The available human brain time

Directed by Jean-Robert Viallet

Television has flooded the world market without limit. Its arrival ushered in a new era in the history of mass media.

In the space of 10 years, television has flooded the world market without limit. Its arrival ushered in a new era in the history of mass media. With the help of researchers, including the philosopher Bernard Stiegler, this indictment shows how, in the space of three decades, entertainment television has become an impulse machine capable of mobilizing «available brain time». The attention of millions of viewers for sale to advertisers.

Directed by: Jean-Robert Viallet
Written by: Christophe Nick
Production: YAMI 2 - Christophe Nick
Broadcaster: France 2
Year of release: 2010
Duration: 55 min