Neil Postman (March 8, 1931 – October 5, 2003) was an American author, educator, media theorist, and cultural critic known for his critical views on technology and its impact on education and society. He avoided personal computers in schools and emphasized the implications of media on culture. Postman authored over twenty books, including 'Amusing Ourselves to Death' (1985), 'The Disappearance of Childhood' (1994), and 'The End of Education' (1995), contributing significantly to discussions on technology, media, and their roles in education.
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Time Zone - America/New_York (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Neil
champion, cloud
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Neil Postman belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: New York City
Place of Death: New York City
Cause of Death: lung cancer
Educated At: Teachers College | State University of New York at Fredonia
Occupation: communication scholar | media critic | essayist | sociologist | journalist | university teacher | pedagogue | writer
Employers: Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development | New York University
Awards Received: Orwell Award
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on March 8, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for March 8, 2024 |
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| Sun | 17 Pisces 10 | 18 Pisces 37 | 17 Gemini 53 |
| Moon | 15 Scorpio 53 | 24 Aquarius 59 | 3 Aries 29 |
| Mercury | 10 Pisces 37 | 27 Pisces 11 | 27 Taurus 24 |
| Venus | 3 Aquarius 12 | 26 Aquarius 2 | 23 Taurus 39 |
| Mars | 27 Cancer 26 | 18 Aquarius 54 | 29 Leo 31 |
| Jupiter | 10 Cancer 16 | 12 Taurus 40 | 21 Cancer 46 |
| Saturn | 21 Capricorn 5 | 10 Pisces 48 | 22 Capricorn 28 |
| Uranus | 13 Aries 44 | 19 Taurus 50 | 18 Aries 31 |
| Neptune | 4 Virgo 3 | 27 Pisces 2 | 3 Virgo 10 |
| Pluto | 18 Cancer 49 | 1 Aquarius 24 | 19 Cancer 34 |
| Rahu | 16 Aries 4 | 17 Aries 17 | 11 Aries 9 |
| Ketu | 16 Libra 4 | 17 Libra 17 | 11 Libra 9 |
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