Neil Postman

Neil Postman was an American educator, media theorist, and cultural critic best known for his 1985 book Amusing Ourselves to Death.

Associated with New York University for over 40 years, he founded the Media Ecology program.

Postman authored numerous books on education, media, and culture, including Teaching as a Subversive Activity and Technopoly.

His work often focused on the impact of technology and media on society, particularly how they shape public discourse and learning.

Postman argued that television and other visual media were transforming serious issues into superficial entertainment, undermining political discourse and education.