We shouldn’t be asking ourselves if we’re wasting time watching T.V. Instead, watch T.V. like you read books. Evaluate the stories, the characters and the themes. Take into account the medium. How do the writers and producers work around the constraints of advertising, 42 minute episodes and sweeps? If we allow television the same dynamic evaluation system we give to films and novels, it can be just as enriching to our perceptions of story.

Sara’s awesome HPA blog post about how television doesn’t actually rot your brain, especially not if you don’t let it. (via thehpalliance)