Four Arguments for the Elimination of Television by Jerry Mander (1978, Paperback, Reprint)

This book confirms what I have been doing all along: trying to live a real life rather than a vicarious one. One that I choose, not one that has been sold to me. It is interesting that it was written 30+ years ago. Someone had the ability to see how damaging television would be to civilization, but it is a shame that so few knew of the book or its message when it was published.

I read this book about 18 years ago and I remember it had a very big impact on me. Mr. Mander does a great job of offering not just common sense arguments for getting rid of television but a detailed, thoughtful and objective perspective on the machine and it's influence. Sometimes it's hard to see the forest for the trees but this book really offers something uniqe to consider. An important read.