Postman Parallel

In both Postman's book and his speech his message is evident. It has become clear to me that Postman's everlasting concept is causes and effects of the decline of typography and the ascension of television (technology). Upon imparting this idea, he states in his book that "this change-over (from typography to technology) has dramatically and irreversibly shifted the content and meaning of public discourse...". He also references this problem in the video clip by mentioning that "we have become different by talking to answering machines", opposed to the actual person we are trying to reach. Again, Postman attempts to make evident that "the medium is the message". The way in which you communicate with others greatly, if not completely, affects effectiveness of your words. Postman never once sways from this concept.
A supplementary parallel appears towards the beginning of Postman's speech when he mentions a Socrates quote stating, "the unexamined life is not worth living". He follows through with the meaning behind this quote on page 7 when he explains "you cannot do political philosophy on television. It's form works against the content". Postman is essentially saying that television only allows for the visual presentation of ideas due to the fact that Americans are consumed with image. Political philosophy calls for verbal and more in depth explanation which can not be accomplished through most technology. Our generation needs to step back and "examine" our lives more thoroughly in order to get the most out of every concept. This in turn will expand our knowledge and way of thinking to create a more intelligent and notional society.