From Rabbit Ears To Algorithms

FROM RABBIT EARS TO ALGORITHMS

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How Television Changed—and What It Says About Us

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Television has changed dramatically. But what does that change reveal about society?

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In the 1950s and 1960s, television brought families together around a handful of channels. Programs reflected the social expectations of their time, with carefully controlled portrayals of relationships, sexuality, violence, and family life.

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Today, viewers can choose from thousands of programs across streaming platforms, cable networks, and digital services.

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The restrictions have changed. The subjects have changed. And the relationship between television and its audience has changed.

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But has society changed television—or has television changed society?

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From Rabbit Ears to Algorithms examines the evolution of television entertainment and its relationship with American culture, values, and attitudes.

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Blending nostalgia, observation, and social commentary, Daniel Ferreira explores how the programs we watch reflect who we are—and perhaps influence who we become.

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The television screen has changed. So have we.