Murrow: [to his audience). To those who say people wouldn't look, they wouldn't be interested; they're too complacent, indifferent and insulated, I can only reply: There is in
one reporter's opinion [his), considerable evidence against that contention. But even if
they are right, what have they got to lose? Because if they are right, and this instrument
(television) is good for nothing but to entertain, amuse, and insulate, then the tube is
flickering now and we will soon see that the whole struggle is lost. This instrument can
teach, it can illuminate; yes, and it can even inspire. But it can do so only to the extent
that humans are determined to use it to those ends. Otherwise, it is merely wires and
lights in a box. Good night, and good luck.
Have these words, written in 1958. proved true since then? Explain in full