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8: Get Off the Cocaine Pellet Dispenser: Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman

Made You Think

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Exploring how the city of Las Vegas symbolizes the transformation of public discourse into entertainment and reflects our society's values. The hosts delve into Neil Postman's book 'Amusing Ourselves to Death' and its argument in favor of focusing on Huxley's 'Brave New World' as a model for our society.

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