p. 22
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It worries me because it alters perception. TV, and the culture it anchors, and drowns out the subtle and vital information contact with the real world once provided.
— Bill McKibben
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Source: Wikiquote: "Bill McKibben" (Quotes, 1990s, The Age of Missing Information (1992))
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About Bill McKibben
Bill McKibben (born December 8, 1960) is an American environmentalist and writer who frequently writes about global warming and alternative energy and advocates for more localized economies.
About Bill McKibben
Bill McKibben (born December 8, 1960) is an American environmentalist and writer who frequently writes about global warming and alternative energy and advocates for more localized economies.
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