Neil Postman, in his book "Amusing Ourselves to Death," discusses two distinct ways in which culture can deteriorate. The first scenario is the Orwellian approach, where a culture is stifled by oppressive governance and restrictive ideologies, creating an environment akin to a prison. This results in a suppression of thought and freedom, leading to a stagnant society.
The second scenario is the Huxleyan perspective, where culture becomes trivialized through excessive entertainment...