Surviving 'Survivor' and the Temptation of 'Temptation Island'


 

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Publisher: National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership (U.S.)

Author(s): Daniel S. Brenner

Research Area: Media, telecommunications, and information

Keywords: Technology; Values; Television

Type: Brief

Coverage: United States

Abstract:

The author speaks out against the overall message of "reality" TV, in which attention and love are given only when one divulges one's private life. He questions the long-term survival of technological and government tracking efforts.