Quote by Jean Baudrillard

Television knows no night. It is perpetual day. TV embodies our fear of the dark, of night, of the other side of things.

Television knows no night. It is perpetual day. TV embodies

Summary

This quote suggests that television is constantly present and accessible, serving as a perpetual source of light and entertainment. It implies that television operates as a representation of our fear of the unknown, the darkness, and the unexplored aspects of life. In this view, television can be seen as a means to escape from the anxieties associated with darkness and the "other side" of reality. It reflects how television has become deeply embedded in our lives, providing a comfort and distraction from the uncertainties and mysteries that darkness symbolizes.

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