Reality TV: Making Western Civilization Smarter and Better?

Watching TV

I hate reality TV. Yes, there may be some “reality” shows with redeeming values, but on the whole, I find it represents a nadir of entertainment. It encourages and celebrates narcissistic, sociopathic, and unconscionable behavior in its subjects, and through shrewd manipulation (i.e., editing), makes it easy for viewers to develop a sense of smug self-righteousness as [...]