People believe that the standard set of procedures called "science" can provide them with methods of handling their personal lives. ... There is no moral authority that can predict the outcome of specific personal situation solely based on data. ... In Chapter 10 ("The Great Symbol Drain"), Postman discusses how the symbol drain is both a symptom and a cause of a loss of narrative. A narrative is a story of human history that gives meaning to the past, explains the present, and gives advice for the future. Postman's concern for the loss of narratives and the effect it has on society...

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