We’re all bit players in a television drama

First published by The Australian, 25 September 1997 In “The era of living vicariously” (Opinion, September 17), Valerie Parv writes that in the wake of Thredbo, Port Arthur and Diana’s funeral, we are in danger of becoming a nation addicted to virtual experiences, hooked on virtual emotions, virtual romance and the virtual hobbies and crafts demonstrated on infotainment television. The problem with Parv’s idea that we … Read More We’re all bit players in a television drama