What that book (Lords and New Creatures) is a lot about is the powerlessness that people have in the face of reality. They have no real control over events or their own lives. Something is controlling them. The closest they ever get is the television set.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People feel powerless against reality and rely on television as a substitute for control.
- In plain terms
- People feel controlled by life and watch TV instead.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid relying on media to control your life.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What controls your life?
- Do you use media to escape?
Another view
It overlooks other ways people find meaning.
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