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Amusing Ourselves to Death (MAY 148)

Term: 2024-2025 May Term

Faculty

Reid Austin
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Students will engage in a concentrated study of the impacts of media and technology on society by studying the ideas of Neil Postman through the lens of present times. Discussions and debates on Postman’s ideas will encourage students to critically evaluate the role of media and technology in their own lives and society at large. Students will undertake projects analyzing contemporary media (e.g., news programs, social media platforms, television shows) through Postman's lens, assessing how these platforms shape public discourse and individual thinking.