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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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Charisma, Appearance, and the Influence of Historical Figures

This chapter delves into the impact of physical appearance on the success and words of historical figures like Lincoln and FDR. It compares their unsmiling and tall builds to the photogenic nature of modern political figures and discusses the significance of charisma in various aspects of life.

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