They are almost never required to make observations, formulate definitions, or perform any intellectual operations that go beyond repeating what someone else says is true. (Neil Postman)

They are almost never required to make observations, formulate definitions, or perform any intellectual operations that go beyond repeating what someone else says is true.

Neil Postman

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