The paper shows that according to Daniel J. Boorstin in his book "The Image: A Guide to Pseudo Events in America", as a society
dominated by the media, America now strives for images instead of ideals. The perfection of films and television shows has created an imaginary world, distracting us from reality. Politics has become a show, and through the media, America presents itself as a perfect utopia. We tend to mistake celebrities for truly great people, when in actuality, they are merely well-known for being well-known. This paper evaluates Boorstin's argument and concludes that, although his assessments may be true, we are not doomed by his predictions. America will not be the victim of its own devices.