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Everything Bad Is Good for You

How Today's Popular Culture Is Actually Making Us Smarter
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Dec 11, 2015lukasevansherman rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
Johnson's book is somewhat contingent on his audience being shocked (shocked!) that anything in the mire of pop culture (video games, tv, movies) can possibly be of value. If you agree, at least somewhat, with his premise, then this book is rather redundant. Johnson, sort of like Thomas Friedman with globalization, is ready to play the cheerleader to such a degree that he doesn't fully take into account objections to or weaknesses in his argument. I don't entirely disagree with him, but he's not very convincing or incisive. Plus, he seems to selectively choose instances that support his point, which is just lazy. If you've got half a brain, you've probably come to some of the same conclusions and this book is a waste of time. Maybe play video games instead.