Quote by Justin Kaplan

Television, despite its enormous presence, turns out to have added pitifully few lines to the communal memory.

Television, despite its enormous presence, turns out to have

Summary

This quote suggests that television, despite being a dominant medium in today's society, has not contributed significantly to the collective knowledge or cultural memory. The quote implies that the content consumed on television has not made a lasting impact or been retained in the shared consciousness of the community. It could be seen as a critique of the perceived shallow or forgettable nature of television programming in comparison to other forms of media or storytelling.

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By Justin Kaplan

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