... continue educating themselves". Postman refers to his narratives as "gods" in the sense that they tell of origins and futures, give meaning to the world and provide a sense of "community", "personal identity" "continuity" and "purpose". He mentions that the old gods that served schools were doing well in education, guidance, inspiration and purpose while instilling the values of "family honor, ... restraint, social responsibility, humility and empathy for the outcast". Postman says that the twentieth century has not been a good century for gods". If we put these ideas together, then, we ...

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