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Book Synopsis: Pulitzer Prize-winning author and data expert Walt Hickey explains the power of entertainment to change our biology, our beliefs, how we see ourselves, and how nations gain power. Virtually anyone who has ever watched a profound movie, a powerful TV show, or read a moving novel understands that entertainment can and does affect us in surprising and significant ways. But did you know that our most popular forms of entertainment can have a direct physical effect on us, a measurable impact on society, geopolitics, the economy, and even the future itself? In You Are What You Watch, Walter Hickey, Pulitzer Prize winner and former chief culture writer at acclaimed data site FiveThirtyEight.com, proves how exactly how what we watch (and read and listen to) has a far greater effect on us and the world at large than we imagine. Employing a mix of research, deep reporting, and 100 data visualizations, Hickey presents the true power of entertainment and culture. From the decrease in shark populations after Jaws to the increase in women and girls taking up archery following The Hunger Games, You Are What You Watch proves its points not just with research and argument, but hard data. Did you know, for example, that crime statistics prove that violent movies actually lead to less real-world violence? And that the international rise of anime and Manga helped lift the Japanese economy out of the doldrums in the 1980s? Or that British and American intelligence agencies actually got ideas from the James Bond movies? In You Are What You Watch, readers will be given a nerdy, and sobering, celebration of popular entertainment and its surprising power to change the world.
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Are you ready to explore the incredible power of entertainment? With "You Are What You Watch: How Movies and TV Affect Everything," Pulitzer Prize-winning author Walt Hickey takes you on a captivating journey into the impact of our favorite forms of entertainment on society, geopolitics, and even our own biology. This profound book reveals the undeniable connection between what we watch, read, and listen to, and its far-reaching effects on the world we live in.
Through meticulous research, deep reporting, and a compelling narrative, Hickey presents 100 data visualizations that bring to life the true power of entertainment and culture. From the surprising decrease in shark populations after the release of the blockbuster film Jaws, to the rise of women and girls taking up archery following the success of The Hunger Games, the evidence is clear: what we consume in the world of entertainment shapes our lives in ways we never imagined.
But this book goes beyond mere anecdotes. Hickey backs up his claims with hard data and irrefutable statistics. Did you know that violent movies actually lead to a decrease in real-world violence? It may seem counterintuitive, but the crime statistics speak for themselves. And it doesn't stop there. The international success of anime and Manga played a pivotal role in lifting the Japanese economy out of the doldrums in the 1980s.
Prepare to be fascinated by the unexpected influence of popular entertainment. "You Are What You Watch" is not just a celebration of the nerdy and entertaining aspects of our favorite movies and TV shows, but a sobering reminder of their lasting impact. Whether you're a film buff, a TV enthusiast, or simply curious about the world we live in, this book is a must-read. Unlock the secrets of the entertainment industry, and discover how it has the power to shape the world we live in.
Get your copy of "You Are What You Watch" now and embark on a journey of discovery that will change the way you see entertainment forever.
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