Neil Postman · 1992
A cultural critique arguing that society has surrendered all cultural life to technology.
Cal Newport considers it the best full summary of the author's philosophy regarding technology and notes its big impact on his own thinking.
A speaker recommends a book written by someone else.
“not amusing ourselves to death, but instead his subsequent book, Technopoly. So I argue in this article that Technopoly is probably the best full summary of Neil Postman's philosophy…”
Why: It is the best full summary of Neil Postman's philosophy regarding technology and had a big impact on the host's thinking.
Cal Newport, Host on The Cal Newport ShowClassic Episode: How Do I Kick My Scrolling Habit? | Monday Advice
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