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In Building a Bridge to the 18th Century, Neil Postman explores how the Enlightenment era's philosophies and achievements, such as Jefferson's representative democracy, Locke’s deductive reasoning, and Rousseau’s emphasis on education, can address modern societal issues. He critiques today’s information overload, technology’s dual impact, and declining educational standards, advocating for a return to reason, skepticism, and purpose-driven knowledge.