Communication Quote by Neil Postman
““television’s way of knowing is uncompromisingly hostile to typography’s way of knowing; that television’s conversations promote incoherence and triviality; that the phrase “serious television” is a contradiction in terms; and that television speaks in only one persistent voice—the voice of entertainment””
About This Quote
Source Book: Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman, 1985
Television prioritizes entertainment, undermining serious, nuanced communication like typography, leading to shallow discourse.
In simple terms: TV favors entertainment over depth.
Key Takeaway
Seek media that values depth.
Themes
media criticism
communication
culture
technology
education
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
analytical
critical
commentary
When to use this quote
- teaching
- media analysis
- public speaking
- policy making
- personal media consumption
Key Concepts
media theory
critical literacy
information overload
Questions to Reflect On
- How does entertainment shape your understanding of serious topics?
- What alternatives can foster deeper discourse?
A Different Perspective
TV’s dominance can be countered by diverse media sources.
