Quote by Ashley Montagu

The principal contributor to loneliness in this country is television. What happens is that the family 'gets together' alone.

The principal contributor to loneliness in this country is t

Summary

This quote suggests that television plays a significant role in fueling loneliness within society. It implies that when families gather to watch television, they are actually engaging in a solitary activity, despite physically being together. Rather than facilitating meaningful interactions and connections, television isolates individuals and prevents genuine social engagement. This perspective implies that the constant presence of television in the home hinders real human connection and contributes to the widespread problem of loneliness in the country.

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By Ashley Montagu

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