We are all, as Huxley says someplace, Great Abbreviators, meaning that none of us has the wit to know the whole truth, the time to tell it if we believed we did, or an audience so gullible as to accept it.
In "Amusing Ourselves to Death," Neil Postman reflects on Huxley's idea that humans are essentially "Great Abbreviators." This notion suggests that individuals cannot grasp the entire truth and that even if they could, they lack the time to convey it fully. The complexity of reality and the limits of communication highlight our struggle to capture the depth of truth.
Postman's commentary indicates that our society is often disinterested in the complete narrative. Instead, we present simplified versions of reality that audiences readily accept, emphasizing entertainment over thoughtful discourse. This tendency to abbreviate significant truths reflects a broader cultural shift that prioritizes superficial engagement over meaningful understanding.