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The Death of Mass Literacy

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The Evolution of Narrative in Media: From Intellectual Authority to Superficiality

This chapter examines the shift in storytelling from the intellectual depth of early television to the shallower narratives found in today's reality TV and sitcoms. It highlights the decline of literary connections in modern media and contrasts the authoritative storytelling of the past with contemporary entertainment culture.

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