Capitalist Quote by Neil Postman
““The television commercial has mounted the most serious assault on capitalist ideology since the publication of Das Kapital.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Amusing Ourselves to Death, Neil Postman, 1985
Television advertising attacks capitalist ideas more fiercely than Marx’s original critique.
In simple terms: TV ads challenge capitalism.
Question media influence on values.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- marketing analysis
- media studies
- political discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do ads shape our economic beliefs?
- Can satire in ads undermine their message?
Commercials can also entertain, not just critique.