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| − | '''Entertainment''' is that which has the primary purpose of diversion rather than education, like [[television]], [[movie|movies]], or trade [[fiction]]. | + | '''Entertainment''' is that which has the primary purpose of diversion rather than education, like [[television]], [[movie|movies]], or trade [[fiction]]. Some say that the dominance of entertainment over all other values is an increasing hallmark of [[American]] culture, and that [[mainstream media]] is becoming little more than another entertainment outlet (giving rise to the phrase "infotainment"). |
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Revision as of 01:33, January 25, 2008
Entertainment is that which has the primary purpose of diversion rather than education, like television, movies, or trade fiction. Some say that the dominance of entertainment over all other values is an increasing hallmark of American culture, and that mainstream media is becoming little more than another entertainment outlet (giving rise to the phrase "infotainment").