Here are some reasons why the Capitol doesn't want viewers to learn about the districts:
* Maintain control: If the Capitol citizens knew the true conditions in the districts, they might question the power structure and the Games themselves. This could lead to rebellion and a threat to the Capitol's authority.
* Exploitation: The Capitol relies on the districts for resources and labor. Exposing the harsh conditions and poverty in the districts could make people in the Capitol less willing to support the system that exploits them.
* Propaganda: The Games are a powerful propaganda tool. The Capitol uses them to showcase its wealth, power, and entertainment value. Knowing the truth about the districts would undermine this image and make the Games seem less appealing.
* Indifference: The Capitol actively promotes a culture of apathy and self-absorption. The Games distract the citizens from the realities of the world outside their lavish lives. Learning about the districts could challenge this complacency and lead to empathy, which is something the Capitol wants to avoid.
Instead of fostering understanding, the Capitol uses the Games to reinforce the idea that the districts are inferior and dependent on the Capitol's benevolence. The Games themselves are a form of spectacle designed to entertain and distract the Capitol citizens from the realities of their own society and the lives of those who live outside the Capitol's walls.
While some viewers may develop a sense of empathy for the tributes during the Games, the Capitol controls the narrative and ensures that their perspective remains limited and ultimately reinforces the status quo.