Continuity Quote by Neil Postman
“Television is a non graded curriculum and excludes no viewer for any reason, at any time. In other words, in doing away wtih the idea of sequenece and continuity in education, television undermines the idea that sequence and continuity have anything to do with thought itself.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Amusing Ourselves to Death, 1985
Television’s lack of sequential structure undermines deep thought, treating learning as fragmented entertainment.
In simple terms: TV fragments learning.
Key Takeaway
Seek structured, deep learning.
Themes
media criticism
education
critical thinking
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- classroom teaching
- media literacy programs
- personal study habits
Key Concepts
sequencing
continuity
cognitive development
Questions to Reflect On
- How does media format affect your comprehension?
- Can TV be used responsibly for education?
A Different Perspective
Some media can still convey complex ideas.
