EPISODE · Jan 23, 2026 · 45 MIN

Technopoly — Data, Authority, and the Loss of Judgment (Audio)

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Welcome to Crisis in Perception, where we examine thesystems shaping our world — one book at a time.This episode explores Technopoly by Neil Postman as asystems-level examination of how technological authority replaces culturaljudgment across institutions.By tracing the rise of quantification, expert dependence,and information overload, the book explains why societies struggle to preservemeaning, wisdom, and democratic accountability in a data-saturated environment.The episode focuses on structural dynamics rather than personal technology use.📺 Watch the Deep Dive andMini Explainer on YouTube: 👉 https://youtu.be/iHDvHjUoSvM🎬 Watch the MiniExplainer (visual companion on YouTube):https://youtu.be/KkM4B0Pvz2A❤️ Support Crisis in Perceptionon Patreon: 👉 ⁠https://patreon.com/CrisisInPerception⁠Author Support Line If these ideas resonate, considerreading the book yourself or borrowing it from your local library.Call to Action If you found this episode valuable,please follow the show and share it with others. Let us know what books orsystems you’d like us to cover next.Closing Line Thank you for supporting Crisis inPerception. Your support makes long-form, systems-level education possible.AI Use Disclosure This content was created usingAI-assisted tools for research synthesis, structuring, and narration support.All analysis, framing, and editorial decisions are guided by human judgment aspart of the Crisis in Perception project.