Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business

Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business

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by Neil Postman, Andrew Postman · 1985

Heard in 7 episodes across 6 shows since Jan 2026

Amusing Ourselves to Death is a 1985 book by Neil Postman that explores the corrosive effects of television on public discourse. Postman argues that the medium of television transforms serious subjects like politics, education, and religion into entertainment, ultimately undermining the capacity for rational thought and informed debate.

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