Reading this book was quick and painless, just like blood drawing at a medical examination. You did it, not knowing what the result would be, if it’s important at all.
Almost a quarter of the book was abducted by the author’s uncanny interest in religious activities in the television era. Another quarter did remind me of the screen-centric age we’re living, though the screens now come in significantly smaller portions.
The author holds that the channel where information exchanges take place alter the social discourse substantially. From written words, to printed words, to telegraphy, to radio, to television, we communicate information in a more and more instant and linear manner. With television, somebody or something that overall “look good” dominate the world, rendering presidential debates, world news, education into entertainment shows.
Let’s see if this book hits harder in the years to come.
Started today and made it all the way to 41%.