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interactive-television-future

The future of television includes the ability to send customized commercials to households based on demographic data.

1 chapter across 1 book

How to Watch TV News (1992)Neil Postman and Steve Powers

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The chapter emphasizes the pervasive presence of television in modern households and challenges the common perception that viewers control the medium. It argues that television, driven by advertising interests, effectively 'watches' viewers by collecting detailed demographic data to target commercials, making the viewer a product rather than a mere consumer. The authors highlight the economic motivations behind programming choices, illustrating how the entire television industry is structured around attracting audiences to sell products.