This new reality can be described as a type of deconstructionism, a movement Boorstin opposed for that very reason. He continually praises "true" heroes like Christopher Columbus, Isaac Newton and Madame Curie while questioning image-crafted politicians, entertainers, academics and sports "heroes". He exalts genuine discoveries (calendar, printing press, medicine) and bemoans media-driven ones of the modern age.
This new reality can be described as a form of deconstructionism, a movement that Boorstin opposed due to its nature. He consistently praises authentic heroes like Christopher Columbus, Isaac Newton, and Madame Curie while questioning manufactured heroes in politics, entertainment, academia, and sports. He celebrates genuine discoveries (calendar, printing press, medicine) and criticizes media-driven ones of the modern age.