Question

question 8 of 10
what is most clearly a disadvantage of living in a world dominated by the presence of televisions, according to neil postman?

a. society processes information faster than before.

b. people have stopped thinking critically.

c. people become addicted to certain types of programming.

d. society is exposed to disturbing world news.

Explanation:

Neil Postman argued in Amusing Ourselves to Death that television prioritizes entertainment over substantive content, undermining critical thinking by reducing complex issues to superficial, visually driven messages. This aligns with option B as the key disadvantage he emphasized.

Answer:

B. People have stopped thinking critically.