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Mentioned in 3 episodes
The Disappearance of Childhood
Book • 1982
In 'The Disappearance of Childhood', Neil Postman posits that childhood as a distinct phase of life is a relatively recent invention, tied to the advent of print media which created clear divisions between children and adults.
He argues that these divisions are being dissolved by the impact of television and other electronic media, which expose children to adult knowledge and themes, thereby threatening the concept of childhood.
The book uses historical and demographic research to support this thesis and explores the implications of this trend on modern society and the notion of adulthood.
He argues that these divisions are being dissolved by the impact of television and other electronic media, which expose children to adult knowledge and themes, thereby threatening the concept of childhood.
The book uses historical and demographic research to support this thesis and explores the implications of this trend on modern society and the notion of adulthood.
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Mentioned in 3 episodes
Mentioned by Ginny Yurich as an author whose works offer valuable insights into the impact of technology on society and childhood.
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1KHO 474: Using Psychology as a Weapon Against Children | Dr. Richard Freed, Better Than Real Life
Mentioned by the speaker to support their argument about the social construct of childhood.
Why Did Prophet Muhammad ﷺ Marry Aisha? Dismantling the Controversy of Aisha's Age
Mentioned by Alessandra Nash , discussing his views on protecting children from the adult world until they are ready.
Doubletake: A Digital Revolt
Mentioned by the speaker to support their argument about the social construct of childhood.
Why Did Prophet Muhammad ﷺ Marry Aisha? Dismantling the Controversy of Aisha's Age
Mentioned by Ginny Yurich for his insights on how technology blurs the lines between childhood and adulthood.
1KHO 400: The Skills We’ve Forgotten - Rebuilding Connection in a Lonely World with Dr. John Delony
