Amusing Ourselves to Death Full Audiobook

Neil Postman

Public discourse in the age of show business

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Author: Neil Postman

Narrator: Brian

Format: MP3

IBSN: 9780143036531

Language: English

Publish Date: 25/11/1985

Audiobook length: 31min

Amusing Ourselves to Death Summary Audiobook

Chapter 1Overview

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Chapter 2The four phenomena of “Amusing Ourselves to Death”

Chapter 3Reasons why we are ‘Amusing Ourselves to Death’

Chapter 4Consequences of excessive entertainment

Chapter 5Reflections drawn from ‘Amusing Ourselves to Death’

Chapter 6Summary & Review

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Who should listen Amusing Ourselves to Death

"Amusing Ourselves to Death" by Neil Postman is an essential listen for educators, media analysts, and anyone concerned about the impact of television and digital media on public discourse. This summary audiobook is particularly valuable for those who want to understand how entertainment has transformed the way we communicate and think, emphasizing the implications for society, politics, and culture. It is also ideal for students and professionals seeking to engage critically with contemporary media and its role in shaping public perceptions and knowledge.

3 quotes from Amusing Ourselves to Death

"We are a people who, in the name of entertainment, have made objects of great significance into trivial distractions."
"Television as a medium is an anti-informational device that favors entertainment over the essence of understanding and thoughtful discourse."
"What we need to be aware of is not so much the technology itself but the culture it creates, for that culture can diminish our ability to think critically and engage meaningfully."

Author : Neil Postman

Neil Postman was a world-famous media theorist and critic. After McLuhan, he is considered one of the most important media theorists in the world. During his life, he taught at New York University, pioneered the profession of Media Ecology, and worked as the head of the Cultural Communication Department. When Postman died in October 2003, the New York Times published multiple articles, which highly praised Postman's profound understanding and insight into media culture.