Notes and Reflections on Books and Media

by Hannah Leitheiser

Television

2017-06-08

Mr. Gore is bashing television. Basically saying it's better at evoking a fear response than writing, that it's a media with gatekeepers that prevent some messages from being heard, and a broadcast format that prevents conversation -- except perhaps with partners and friends at commercial breaks.

I guess I'm a millenial. I've never owned a television. Of course, I watch videos, but it's all on the computer. Now, there are still algorthmic gatekeepers involved in the internet, and I'm a bit skeptical that books are that much worse at making people feel strong emotions.