There are levels. Individuals may need something that seems like "entertainment" to accept and make individual change.

Politicians need something else, eg science and studies, in order to conduct politics and change/form laws and regulation.

Both are needed.

> Politicians need something else, eg science and studies, in order to conduct politics and change/form laws and regulation

If only that were the case. When was the last time a popular politician gave any regard to scientific studies. In politics, it's all about 3 things. Money, money, and money.