Although TV was invented in the 1920's, it had no practical use until after 1945.The consumer society was developed in order to take up the economic slack after the War. However, people were used to saving their spare cash, not spending it. TV was seized upon as a potent vehicle to promote a consumption lifestyle. Advertising and programs relentlessly pushed the nuclear family in a suburban house with the latest gadgets as the ideal way to live. TV is not harmless entertainment, it is a powerful tool used to shape people's lives by vested interests.
TV has a tremendous impact on our society.
For example TV networks have taken over major sports, changed the rules to suit TV, and eliminated local teams. It is all part of the trend in modern society to break down community and impose artificial experience. TV is used to pave the way for this process. Mander documents the devasting effects of TV on a community of Canadian Indians. The people became hooked on TV and neglected their traditional ways.