Summary - Amusing Ourselves To Death: Based On The Book By Neil Postman

SUMMARY

AMUSING OURSELVES TO DEATH

BASED ON THE BOOK BY NEIL POSTMAN

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: SPEEDY LIBRARY

CONTENT

The Medium as Metaphor

Media as Epistemology

Typographic America

The Typographic Mind

The Peek-a-Boo World

The Age of Show Business

“Now ... This”

Shuffle Off to Bethlehem

Reach Out and Elect Someone

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

Neil Postman's Amusing Ourselves to Death delves into the significant transformation of public discourse in America. The book contrasts the historical dominance of print, which fostered a culture of reason and coherent thought, with the rise of television, where entertainment has become the overarching principle of communication. Postman examines how this fundamental shift in media affects vital aspects of society, including politics, religion, education, and news. He argues that the inherent characteristics of television prioritize immediate gratification and visual spectacle, potentially undermining the depth and seriousness of public engagement with important issues.

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Release date

Audiobook: 27 March 2025