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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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Short Attention Span and Frequency of Media Changes

The speaker discusses the challenges of maintaining attention during long debates or podcasts, highlighting the difficulty in simply sitting and listening. They contrast the extended listening experience with modern activities like walking, driving, or using the subway, suggesting that these activities are more conducive to listening. The speaker also draws attention to the frequent screen changes in television, encouraging the audience to observe the rapid camera changes during the news or commercials as it can be mind-blowing.

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