L'uomo è ciò che guarda

Synopsis of L'uomo è ciò che guarda

«L'uomo è ciò che guarda. Televisione e popolo» is the philosophical essay by Stefano Zecchi, published by Mondadori in hardcover (114 pages, in Italian).

It starts from an idea: often the television is turned on not out of interest in a program, but to fill a void with whatever is on screen. From there, Zecchi examines significant examples of television over recent decades, questions the success of reality shows and argues that intellectuals should take responsibility for thinking about the consequences, especially for young viewers.

Published in 2005, it belongs to Mondadori's Frecce collection. Its approach lies between philosophy and media sociology.

For readers interested in philosophical criticism of the media and the influence of television on society.