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Amusing Ourselves To Death, A Reflection On Media Before Social Media Part 2
Second part of looking at Neil Postman's 1985 book, Amusing Ourselves To Death: Public Discourse In The Age Of Show Business.
First five minutes I introduce a little about myself .
Then we get into how commercials manipulate your emotions.
We get into the philosophy of parenting styles of the English versus the Natives.
We get into books being banned historically.
How I built myself.
Brave New World versus 1984.
Why amusing ourselves is so important for the powers that be.
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By Matt Half White Half WongSecond part of looking at Neil Postman's 1985 book, Amusing Ourselves To Death: Public Discourse In The Age Of Show Business.
First five minutes I introduce a little about myself .
Then we get into how commercials manipulate your emotions.
We get into the philosophy of parenting styles of the English versus the Natives.
We get into books being banned historically.
How I built myself.
Brave New World versus 1984.
Why amusing ourselves is so important for the powers that be.