What inspired Neil Postman to focus on television as the main culprit in changing public discourse?
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What inspired Neil Postman to focus on television as the main culprit in changing public discourse?
Did anyone else feel uneasy about how easily information is manipulated by entertainment?
How do you think Postman’s ideas about media influence hold up in the age of social media and internet memes?