Age Quote by Neil Postman
“Nothing could be more misleading than the idea that computer technology introduced the age of information. The printing press began that age, and we have not been free of it since.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman, 1985
The notion that computers started the information era is false; the printing press began it and its influence persists.
In simple terms: Computers didn’t start the information age; printing did.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the long history of information media.
Themes
media history
technology
information overload
culture
critical thinking
Mood
reflective
critical
analytical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- education curricula
- media literacy workshops
- policy discussions on digital regulation
- public debates on tech impact
Key Concepts
technological determinism
media theory
historical continuity
Questions to Reflect On
- How does the printing press shape today’s digital culture?
- What responsibilities do we have with ongoing media?
A Different Perspective
Technology alone cannot explain modern information dynamics; social factors matter.
