In this concise but rich book, Syverson refutes the common notion
that reality television is superficial or inauthentic, explaining
how such criticisms fail to appreciate the way that we form social
reality in the first place. By examining shows like The Hills, The
Real Housewives, Vanderpump Rules, and The Bachelor alongside
postmodern philosophy, feminist theory, and political economy,
Syverson argues that we can confront today's postmodern condition
only by accepting it on its own terms. To what extent does reality
television mimic and shape our public and personal lives? Is
reality television a dangerous, shallow decadence, or can it
provide the key to understanding our postmodern moment? And above
all, what does the election of Donald Trump mean for progressive
fans of the genre? Reality Squared tackles these questions head-on,
arguing that reality television represents the great modern art
form, and the only entertainment vehicle capable of showing what it
feels like to be alive today.
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