It showed how Thamus was able to see the long term aspects of technology and tells us that we should look at them also. That we should not just accept technology blindly but that we must think deeply about its implications. Well first of all, I disagree with Postman's arguement. HIs examples seem outdated compared to the issues today. Postman, in general, delivers his argument in much the same way.
Postman seems to embrace a very technophobic attitude towards society.
Why's it bad, then, when some new technology changes our values. I think Postman uses the example of Thamus to warn us that technology makes us redefine how we see the world whether we want it or not. Becky, I understand how you feel about Postman. I felt that way at first, too. But I think that he goes on to say that he is not a Technophobe.