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Television skull - Amusing Ourselves to Death - Illustration

book review:

Lost in a World of Amusement

A Review of “Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business” by Neil Postman.

Infographic about the role of television in American politics

infographic:

A few remarkable facts about the role of television in American politics

Yes, we know you are tired of hearing about the election. But our TV habits are directly influencing American politics, and we want you to know.

Trump at rally - illustration

article:

The great entertainer:
The mystery of our fascination with Trump

If Trump was the question, is TV the answer?

TV - The Elephant in the Living Room?

article:

An elephant
in the living room?

Some people meet the issue of TV addiction with disbelief and ridicule. Is TV addiction really such a big deal?

Millions might be hooked on TV

article:

Millions might be hooked on TV, but we have forgotten about TV addiction

More people than ever are hooked on motion pictures, but media science largely ignores the issue.

Life unplugged - why I live without a TV - illustration

story:

Life Unplugged: Why I live without a TV

“Really, you don't have a TV? You don't watch TV out of principle?”

We need yer help, folks!

a call to action:

People Unplugged needs you!

How you can help a new, countercultural website grow and prosper!

Broken power pole - Our dependence on electronic media might leave us stranded.

article:

Disconnected!

How our dependence on electronic media might leave us stranded.

Putin and TV as the Opium of the Masses - Illustration

book review:

Putin and TV as the Opium of the Masses

A review of 'Television and Presidential Power in Putin's Russia' by Tina Burrett.

'The Big TV Turnoff' book cover

book review:

Raising a child TV-free

A review of 'The Big Turnoff' by Ellen Currey-Wilson.

TV nanny illustration.

article:

The electronic nanny

Is TV a safe babysitter for our kids?

Studying life before TV - illustration

review:

Studying Life before TV

A review of 'The Outsider: The Life and Times of Roger Barker.'

From Pro-Tv to Anti-TV - illustration

story:

From Pro-TV to Anti-TV

The proprietor of the tvSmarter website looks back on the circumstances that made her question the role of television in our society.

'Yes Man' book cover

book review:

Yes Man, You Bet!

Are you a couch potato who usually say 'no' when you're invited somewhere? What would happen if you suddenly got up from the couch and decided to say 'yes' to anything?


"Instead of scurrying into a corner and wailing about what media are doing to us, one should charge straight ahead and kick them in the electrodes."
- Marshall McLuhan


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