TV creates a passive audience unable to participate fully from "summary" of Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman
Television, in its very nature, is a medium that demands little from its audience. Viewers are encouraged to sit back, relax, and passively consume whatever content is being presented to them. Unlike reading, which requires active engagement and interpretation, television requires no such effort. The images and sounds are fed to the viewer in a continuous stream, leaving little room for reflection or critical thinking. As a result, television creates a passive audience that is unable to fully participate in the content being presented. Viewers are easily swept up in the spectacle of the medium, allowing themselves to be entertained without questioning the messages being conveyed. This passivity extends beyond the screen, shaping the way people interact with the world around them. With television dominating the cultural landscape, it becomes increa...
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