The challenge of resisting diversions so that we can come to grips with important issues

In the age of ubiquitous video channels and social media, author Neil Postman's words from decades ago ring truer than ever.

Driven to distraction

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I’ve been thinking about how easy it has become to avoid complex topics, equally in our lives as in our communities. We are so quickly distracted these days by all kinds of entertainment. I don’t believe it’s a leap to say that decay is sure to set in when we don’t stay informed on key issues and we…