“Voting, we might even say, is the next to last refuge of the politically impotent. The last refuge is, of course, giving your opinion to a pollster, who will get a version of it through a desiccated question, and then will submerge it in a Niagara of similar opinions, and convert them into--what else?--another piece of news. Thus we have here a great loop of impotence: The news elicits from you a variety of opinions about which you can do nothing except to offer them as more news, about which you can do nothing.”
Quote by Neil Postman
Work
Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business
This book delves into the transformation of public discourse from a focus on serious political and social issues to a preoccupation with entertainment and spectacle. It explores the consequences of this shift on democracy and the role of media in shaping public opinion. more
Author
Neil Postman
Neil Postman (March 8, 1931 - October 5, 2003) was an American cultural critic, educator, and author. Known for his profound insights into the relationship between media, technology, and culture, Postman's work has had a significant impact on modern society. more
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