Question

question 4 of 10
according to postman, what is the danger of depending on tv as a \myth\?

a. it allows society to accept tvs projected information as natural, which makes viewers tolerate the incoherent.

b. it informs society of world news, which makes viewers aware of reality in other nations.

c. it foretells a cultures future, which encourages audiences to live in fear and suspicion.

d. it depletes childrens ability to use their imaginations, which makes each generation less creative.

Explanation:

Neil Postman argued that treating TV as a "myth" frames its content as a natural, unchallenged reality. This leads society to accept TV's often fragmented, incoherent information without critique, as it is seen as inherent to the medium rather than a constructed flaw. Options B, C, and D do not align with Postman’s specific critique of TV as a myth.

Answer:

A. It allows society to accept TV's projected information as natural, which makes viewers tolerate the incoherent.