27 April 2008

sophisticated delivery of stupidity

Johnson makes a pretty convincing argument that the content of tv, games, et al. have actually become more engaging. Many forms of popular culture have evolved past entertainment as something that just washes over us, the outcome of games and even television programs are controlled by our input. Although I don't know whether it actually matters that we as an audience are there, have an opinion, vote, buy into good old-fashioned voyeurism repackaged as reality - we believe it matters which makes it real enough.
While it is true that the delivery has grown more sophisticated, I think the content is at least keeping pace.

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