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A fictional chat with Neil Postman - Coggle Diagram
A fictional chat with Neil Postman
general view on technology
advancements in communication, medicine, and other fields
risk of losing face-to-face conversation
potential of information overload
the most important thing is finding a balance
potential to overshadow human connections
must be integrated carefully into our daily lives
you need to treat it conciously
plays a huge role in shaping our future
other sources of information are to be prioritised
social/mass media and its effects
pros
connects across long distances
sharing information / staying informed
amplify voices
enhance positive social changes
enable discussions/ debates with multiple perspectives
cons
can cause division
endangers the privacy of the individual
spread of misinformation
addictive
mental health concerns
privacy concerns (especially data-wise)
other sources of information are to be prioritised
is not enough as the only source
the importance of dystopian literature
offers insights into society
shows the impact of technology (distractions)
shows the effect of censorship
they contain an important message
provokos critical thinking and introspection
highlights the dangers of unchecked power
displays societal fears and concerns
portrays the consequences of paths of certain decisions