Neil Postman: Familiar Problems and Unfamiliar Solutions

„People in distress will sometimes prefer a problem that is familiar to a solution that is not.“

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Neil Postman was an American media theorist, author, and educator known for his critiques of mass media, especially television, and its effects on society.

This quote describes the human tendency to prefer familiar difficulties over uncertain change.


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Neil Postman quote about familiar problems and unfamiliar solutions

Neil Postman (1931–2003) was an American media theorist, cultural critic, and author. He taught communication at New York University and is best known for his books on media criticism such as "Amusing Ourselves to Death," in which he analyzes the impact of television on public communication and education.

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