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Amusing Ourselves to Death
Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business
Book • 1985
In this book, Neil Postman argues that the contemporary world is more akin to Aldous Huxley's 'Brave New World' than George Orwell's '1984'.
Postman contends that television's emphasis on entertainment has led to a decline in rational discourse and the trivialization of politics, education, and religion.
He contrasts the print-based culture of the 19th century with the televisual culture of the 20th century, highlighting how the medium of television inherently promotes incoherence and triviality, turning serious information into a form of entertainment.
Postman contends that television's emphasis on entertainment has led to a decline in rational discourse and the trivialization of politics, education, and religion.
He contrasts the print-based culture of the 19th century with the televisual culture of the 20th century, highlighting how the medium of television inherently promotes incoherence and triviality, turning serious information into a form of entertainment.
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Cal Newport as a relevant book for understanding the impact of technology on culture and thinking.
Cal Newport as a relevant book for understanding the impact of technology on culture and thinking.
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Tristan Harris as a highly influential thinker whose work shaped his views on technology.
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Cal Newport to understand how media shapes thinking and the negative effects of social media.256 snips
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Scott Galloway as a warning of becoming obsessed with entertainment over enlightenment.
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Jonathan Haidt as an author whose work explores the impact of electronic communication on society.
Jonathan Haidt as an author whose work explores the impact of electronic communication on society.
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Brad Stulberg , referencing Postman's prescient observations on the decline of meaningful communication in American society.
Brad Stulberg , referencing Postman's prescient observations on the decline of meaningful communication in American society.
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