I haven't had a TV in 10 years, and I really don't miss it. 'Cause it's always so much more fun to be with people than it ever was to be with a television.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author values human interaction over passive consumption of media.
- In plain terms
- Being with people is more enjoyable than watching TV.
- What can you take from it?
- Prioritize real connections over screens.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How much time do you spend on screens versus with people?
- Is isolation ever preferable to socializing?
Another view
Television can also be a source of shared experience or education.
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