The article discusses the impact and longevity of influential works of social criticism, exemplified by Neil Postman's Amusing Ourselves to Death. While many cultural critique books become less relevant over time, Postman's analysis of media continues to resonate, particularly in discussions surrounding the internet and its implications for politics and society. Ezra Klein champions the book for its prescience, linking it to current political phenomena. The revival of interest in such works underscores the constant intertwined relationship between culture, media, and societal issues.
Haidt's The Anxious Generation encourages a broader audience to recognize the implications of the teenage mental health crisis for societal culture.
Postman’s Amusing Ourselves to Death remains relevant, influencing modern discourse about media's impact in the internet age, long after its publication.
Ezra Klein describes Postman's work as 'prophetic,' asserting its insights about media and culture continue to resonate strongly today.
Klein and Hayes agree that Amusing Ourselves to Death is 'the GOAT,' highlighting its prescient observations regarding political media influences, including a prediction about Trump.
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