Television's emphasis on entertainment dulls our intellect from "summary" of Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman
Neil Postman argues that television, as a medium of communication, places a heavy emphasis on entertainment rather than on the dissemination of important information. This focus on entertainment, according to Postman, has detrimental effects on society as a whole, particularly in terms of intellectual engagement and critical thinking. In a world where television is the dominant form of communication, the constant bombardment of entertaining content serves to distract and numb the minds of viewers. Postman suggests that this constant stream of entertainment leads to a society that is unable to engage in meaningful discourse or critical analysis. Instead of actively participating in intellectual discussions, individuals become passive consumers of superficial and often trivial content.
Furthermore, Postman argues that the format of televisio...
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