What do our tvs say about us?

Most of us have a tv, but some choose not to. My impression is that there is still something literary and scholarly in not owning one. More common than making a statement by not having a tv, is making statements with what we watch. I have the feeling that it is quite recognised to be passionate about movies, almost at the same level as really being into theater. We also appreciate people who know and understand current world affairs and it is even more politically correct to say "Yes, I have a tv, but I mostly watch the news" than "No, I don't have a tv".

So there are tv choosers amongst us, either by limiting (like "news only") or by selective absorbing (movie buffs). Will they be better off with unlimited choice of content? And if nothing is "on" and everything is available, will the zapping rest of us learn how to choose? And will the acknowledgment of today's choosers fade?