{"id":135427,"date":"2025-03-15T15:20:15","date_gmt":"2025-03-15T15:20:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/analytics\/what-to-read-after-amusing-ourselves-to-death-by-neil-postman\/"},"modified":"2025-03-15T15:20:15","modified_gmt":"2025-03-15T15:20:15","slug":"what-to-read-after-amusing-ourselves-to-death-by-neil-postman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=135427","title":{"rendered":"What to read after \u201cAmusing Ourselves to Death\u201d by Neil Postman"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">\n<p>&#8220;`<\/p>\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h3>The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains<\/h3>\n<p>Carr&#8217;s exploration of how the internet diminishes our cognitive capabilities directly echoes Postman&#8217;s concerns about media consumption. This book delves into the neurological impacts of technology, providing a scientific basis for the cultural critique Postman presents. Readers will appreciate the depth of analysis that complements Postman\u2019s warnings about shallow thinking. It&#8217;s a compelling follow-up for those wanting to understand the brain&#8217;s adaptation to modern media.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left\">\n<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/canecto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Review-of-The-Shallows-What-the-Internet-Is-Doing-to-Our-Brains-by-Nicholas-Carr-200x300.png\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-medium\" alt=\"\" title=\"Review of The Shallows What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains\u00a0by Nicholas Carr\" data-dt-location=\"https:\/\/canecto.com\/review-of-the-shallows-what-the-internet-is-doing-to-our-brains-by-nicholas-carr\/review-of-the-shallows-what-the-internet-is-doing-to-our-brains-by-nicholas-carr-2\/\" \/><\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<p>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h3>Race After Technology<\/h3>\n<p>Benjamin\u2019s examination of the intersection between technology and race expands upon Postman\u2019s critiques by adding a vital perspective on societal structures. This book encourages readers to consider the implications of technology on marginalized communities, enhancing the conversation about media&#8217;s role in shaping public discourse. It\u2019s a thought-provoking read that will resonate with readers interested in the social dimensions of technology.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left\">\n<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"186\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/canecto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Race-After-Technology-186x300.png\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-medium\" alt=\"\" title=\"Race After Technology\" data-dt-location=\"https:\/\/canecto.com\/review-of-race-after-technology-by-ruha-benjamin\/race-after-technology\/\" \/><\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<p>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h3>What Technology Wants<\/h3>\n<p>Kelly contemplates the intrinsic nature of technology, suggesting it has its own desires that influence society, paralleling Postman&#8217;s fears of media shaping culture. This philosophical approach offers a broader context, challenging readers to think about the implications of technology beyond mere devices. It serves as a thought-provoking continuation for those intrigued by Postman&#8217;s exploration of technological narratives.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left\">\n<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"196\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/canecto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/What-Technology-Wants-by-Kevin-Kelly-196x300.png\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-medium\" alt=\"\" title=\"What Technology Wants\u00a0by Kevin Kelly\" data-dt-location=\"https:\/\/canecto.com\/review-of-what-technology-wants-by-kevin-kelly\/what-technology-wants-by-kevin-kelly\/\" \/><\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<p>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h3>Technological Society<\/h3>\n<p>Ellul&#8217;s critical analysis of technology\u2019s dominance provides a foundational complement to Postman\u2019s discussions about media&#8217;s societal impact. By examining technology&#8217;s pervasive influence, Ellul enriches the reader&#8217;s understanding of contemporary challenges similar to those Postman identifies. This book is a must-read for those wanting to delve deeper into the critique of technological culture.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left\">\n<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"191\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/canecto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Technological-Society-by-Jacques-Ellul-191x300.png\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-medium\" alt=\"\" title=\"Technological Society by Jacques Ellul\" data-dt-location=\"https:\/\/canecto.com\/10-essential-philosophy-of-technology-books-for-thoughtful-readers\/technological-society-by-jacques-ellul\/\" \/><\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<p>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h3>Life 3.0: Being Human in the Age of Artificial Intelligence<\/h3>\n<p>Tegmark\u2019s exploration of AI&#8217;s potential future aligns with Postman&#8217;s predictions about technology&#8217;s transformative impact on humanity. This book raises essential questions about identity and ethics in a tech-driven world, connecting deeply to the themes of media and communication Postman discusses. It\u2019s an essential bridge for readers curious about the next evolution of human society.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left\">\n<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"188\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/canecto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Life30-188x300.png\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-medium\" alt=\"\" title=\"Life30\" data-dt-location=\"https:\/\/canecto.com\/review-of-life-3-0-being-human-in-the-age-of-artificial-intelligence-by-max-tegmark\/life30\/\" \/><\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<p>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h3>Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow<\/h3>\n<p>Harari\u2019s examination of future possibilities for humanity amid advancing technology mirrors Postman\u2019s reflections on society&#8217;s trajectory. This book probes the philosophical implications of technological advancements, prompting readers to consider where communication and society are headed. It&#8217;s an engaging follow-up for those eager to ponder the long-term effects of our current media landscape.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left\">\n<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/canecto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Homo-Deus-A-Brief-History-of-Tomorrow--200x300.webp\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-medium\" alt=\"\" title=\"Homo Deus A Brief History of Tomorrow\" data-dt-location=\"https:\/\/canecto.com\/the-15-best-digital-immortality-books\/homo-deus-a-brief-history-of-tomorrow-2\/\" \/><\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<p>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h3>The One: A Novel<\/h3>\n<p>Marrs\u2019 speculative fiction explores the impacts of technology on personal relationships, aligning perfectly with Postman&#8217;s concerns about media&#8217;s influence on human connection. This narrative approach captivates readers while prompting critical thought about the societal effects of technology on relationships. It\u2019s an engaging, imaginative read that continues the conversation initiated by Postman.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left\">\n<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/canecto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/The-One-A-Novel-200x300.png\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-medium\" alt=\"\" title=\"The One A Novel\" data-dt-location=\"https:\/\/canecto.com\/review-of-the-one-a-novel-by-john-marrs\/the-one-a-novel\/\" \/><\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<p>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h3>Quantum Supremacy: How the Quantum Computer Revolution Will Change Everything<\/h3>\n<p>Kaku\u2019s exploration of cutting-edge technology reshaping society resonates well with Postman\u2019s warnings about the influence of media. This book presents a forward-looking perspective on how quantum computing might alter communication and information dissemination. It fascinates readers keen on technology&#8217;s potential to redefine our understanding of reality.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left\">\n<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"195\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/canecto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Quantum-Supremacy-195x300.png\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-medium\" alt=\"\" title=\"Quantum Supremacy\" data-dt-location=\"https:\/\/canecto.com\/review-of-quantum-supremacy-how-the-quantum-computer-revolution-will-change-everything-by-michio-kaku\/quantum-supremacy\/\" \/><\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<p>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h3>The Singularity Is Nearer: When We Merge with AI<\/h3>\n<p>Kurzweil\u2019s vision of merging human intelligence with technology echoes Postman&#8217;s exploration of communication futures. This provocative work challenges readers to consider the implications of AI on society, akin to Postman\u2019s concerns about the evolution of media. It serves as a stimulating follow-up for those interested in the transformative possibilities of technology.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left\">\n<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/canecto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/The-Singularity-Is-Nearer-200x300.png\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-medium\" alt=\"\" title=\"The Singularity Is Nearer\" data-dt-location=\"https:\/\/canecto.com\/review-of-the-singularity-is-nearer-when-we-merge-with-ai-by-ray-kurzweil\/the-singularity-is-nearer\/\" \/><\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<p>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h3>Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World<\/h3>\n<p>Newport advocates for a deliberate approach to technology use, aligning closely with Postman&#8217;s call for awareness in media consumption. This book empowers readers to reclaim focus and clarity amidst the noise of modern technology. It\u2019s a practical and inspiring choice for those motivated by Postman\u2019s message to critically evaluate their media habits.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left\">\n<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/canecto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Digital-Minimalism-200x300.png\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-medium\" alt=\"\" title=\"Digital Minimalism\" data-dt-location=\"https:\/\/canecto.com\/review-of-digital-minimalism-choosing-a-focused-life-in-a-noisy-world-by-cal-newport\/digital-minimalism\/\" \/><\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<p>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n&#8220;`<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/canecto.com\/what-to-read-after-amusing-ourselves-to-death-by-neil-postman\/\">What to read after \u201cAmusing Ourselves to Death\u201d by Neil Postman<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/canecto.com\">Canecto<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;` The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains Carr&#8217;s exploration of how the internet diminishes our cognitive capabilities directly echoes Postman&#8217;s concerns about media consumption. 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