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The transformation from books to television marked a significant shift in our cognitive processes. In the 1980s, Neil Postman published his influential book, Amusing Ourselves to Death, arguing that the cultural implications of this shift were profound. Prior to television, information primarily traveled through the written word, which shaped the so-called "typographic mind." This mindset cultivated a capacity for deep, rational thought and the ability to concentrate on complex ideas for extended periods.