Television:
A Metaphor for Discourse (Weekly reading: Ch. 9-11) In chapter nine, "Amusing Ourselves to Death", author Neil Postman suggests that the medium of television as metaphor for political discourse has created an environment which renders the masses unable to distinguish between serious discourse and entertainment (Postman 2006).
Give an example of TV news as a form of entertainment.
What devices are used by television to keep the audience entertained, e.g., format, appearances, cliff hangers, sensationalism etc.? Post your observations and remember to reference the text.