How the Media Shapes Your World and the Way You Live in It
by Thomas de Zengotita
Recommended by Bridget Phetasy
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Recommended by 1 source and appears in Sociology, Politics, and Philosophy.
In this utterly original look at our modern "culture of performance," de Zengotita shows how media are creating selfreflective environments, custom made for each of us. From Princess Diana's funeral to the prospect of mass terror, from oral sex in the Oval Office to cowboy politics in distant lands, from high school cliques to marital therapy, fro...
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Recommended by 1 source and appears in Sociology, Politics, and Philosophy.
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Bridget Phetasy
American comedian and podcaster
“This is brilliant and it's exactly the thesis of the 2006 book, 'Mediated' which is my bible for this postmodern shitshow.”
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Consider Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell. Recommended by 31 sources.
“Outliers reads like a series of captivating magazine profiles, each unpacking a hidden factor behind extraordinary success. Gladwell’s storytelling makes complex social science accessible, but the book relies on memorable anecdotes rather than offering systematic analysis. The book explores the idea that individual brilliance rarely stands alone; success often hinges on birth dates, cultural legacies, and the 10,000-hour rule. While the narratives are strong, the book overgeneralizes from handpicked examples, leaving skeptical readers questioning the conclusions. It’s most useful as a conversation starter about luck and timing—annoying if you want a rigorous academic treatise or a how-to guide for your own life.”
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