Television was not invented to make human beings vacuous, but is an emanation of their vacuity.

Summary

This quote suggests that television is not the cause of humans becoming empty-headed or lacking in intellectual depth. Instead, it is a reflection or product of their already existing shallowness. It implies that television simply amplifies or showcases the vacuity that already exists within society. In a way, it absolves television as merely a medium, emphasizing that the responsibility lies with individuals to fill their minds with meaningful content and not solely blame television for any moral or intellectual decline.

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