In contrast to McLuhan's views on technology, ______ argued that television was the reason that there was a decline in the seriousness of public life by encouraging particular ways of thinking and speaking--undermining democracy.

A) Seth Whiteland
B) Benjamin Siegel
C) Tony Hunt
D) Neil Postman

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Final Answer : D, Explanation :  Neil Postman argued that television has transformed the way society communicates, leading to a decline in the seriousness of public discourse and ultimately undermining democracy. He believed that the medium of television encourages a particular way of thinking and speaking that is not conducive to serious, rational public debate.

In contrast to McLuhan's views on technology, ______ argued that television was the reason that there was a decline in the seriousness of public life by encouraging particular ways of thinking and speaking--undermining democracy.

A) Seth Whiteland
B) Benjamin Siegel
C) Tony Hunt
D) Neil Postman

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In contrast to McLuhan's views on technology, ______ argued that television was the reason that there was a decline in the seriousness of public life by encouraging particular ways of thinking and speaking--undermining democracy.A) Seth WhitelandB) Benjamin SiegelC) Tony HuntD) Neil Postman

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In contrast to McLuhan's views on technology, ______ argued that television was the reason that there was a decline in the seriousness of public life by encouraging particular ways of thinking and speaking--undermining democracy.

A) Seth Whiteland
B) Benjamin Siegel
C) Tony Hunt
D) Neil Postman