Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business

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by Neil Postman · 1985

Amusing Ourselves to Death is a 1985 book by Neil Postman that explores the corrosive effects of television on public discourse. Postman argues that the medium of television transforms serious subjects like politics, education, and religion into entertainment, ultimately undermining the capacity for rational thought and informed debate.

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1 episode featuring Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business

Constant digital stimulation is driving a modern epidemic of anxiety and addiction