Amusing Ourselves to Death
non-fiction work by Neil Postman
Build a pod from every podcast that mentions Amusing Ourselves to Death.
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Videos Mentioning Amusing Ourselves to Death
Dopamine Expert: How TikTok Is Physically Rewiring Your Brain (Permanent Damage?)
The Diary Of A CEO
Book by Neil Postman, cited as a warning about the dangers of media consumption leading to society's decline.
Tristan Harris — Fighting Skynet and Firewalling Attention | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A book by Neil Postman that argues about the detrimental effects of television on public discourse.
Stop Doom Scrolling & End The Social Media Distraction - Declutter Your Life Today | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
Neil Postman's 1985 book critiquing television's impact on culture and thought, seen as relevant to modern digital criticism.
The Simple Rule To Double Your Productivity Everyday | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
A book by Neil Postman discussing how media influences cognition and our place in the information landscape.
Matt Mullenweg Returns (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A book by Neil Postman that contrasts 1984 and Brave New World, discussing societal control through entertainment and distraction.
Cal Newport: Deep Work, Focus, Productivity, Email, and Social Media | Lex Fridman Podcast #166
Lex Fridman
A book by Neil Postman that explores how different communication mediums fundamentally change human understanding and operation.