What is the organizational structure in Neil Postman's analysis of the news?

Neil Postman, a prominent critic, educator, and media theorist, scrutinized the effects of television on public discourse, notably in his book "Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business" (1985). In his analysis of the news, Postman argues that the organizational structure of news on television is significantly different from that of the printed word, primarily because of its presentation format, which he summarizes using the term "Now... this."

This structure, according to Postman, emphasizes fragmented, discontinuous, decontextualized information, wherein news stories are presented in a sequence without any logical connection or analytical depth. "Now... this" indicates a swift transition from one story to the next, disregarding their significance or relation to one another. Postman points out that this structure helps to entertain rather than to inform, as it prioritizes instant gratification and entertainment value over coherence and context. This model undermines the seriousness of the news and the continuity necessary to understand complex social and political issues.