Another very interesting book where the author shows how the US is becoming dominated by ‘spectacle’, celebrity culture and is losing the ability to apply critical thinking. He looks to professional wrestling, the pornographic film industry and positive psychology as examples of this.
He also takes aim at corporate America whom he asserts is dumbing down the nation as well as being a major influence on political decision making. It’s a grim look at a possible future of the US.
Stimulating and thought-provoking stuff. (Not for the general shelf as the section on pornographic is fairly graphic, and the language as well).
Highly recommended.
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