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Some scientist think that we're performing behavior modification on a global scale. See http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/07/060727162108.htm Does this mean we should outlaw violent video games, violent movies, and if we show only nice videos will it make people nicer?

2006-07-28 01:40:43 · 11 answers · asked by Dr. D 7 in Society & Culture Other - Society & Culture

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It would be incredibly difficult to build a convincing argument that prolonged exposure to violent imagery does not desensitise one to it.
And that this would not in turn make violence more paleteable once the hurdle of ones natural repulsion to it has been overcome.
Dont delude your self every thing you put into your brain shapes it and effects what comes out...

2006-07-28 01:52:48 · answer #1 · answered by morphonius821 2 · 1 0

I agree with that. In some of the most horrific crime stories that you read about, think Columbine High School, the perpetrators were highly influenced by their video games. Games like Grand Theft Auto may be innocuous to some but they definitely desensitize kids to crime and violence and teach them to disrespect the law.

We live in a country that highly values freedom. These games can't be outlawed but parents, teachers and concerned citizens can boycott them and refuse to let their kids use the more violent ones.

2006-07-28 01:45:44 · answer #2 · answered by idspudnik 4 · 0 0

Definately not! I have been playing violent video games most of my life. I am 22, graduated college, am Assistant Scoutmaster of our local Boy Scout troop, I have NEVER been in a fight and would never think about hurting someone unless it was in self defense. Parents just want something to blame so that people don't blame them (which they should most of the time). If somebody thinks games are real, they have problems. There is nothing to show that video games "warp" minds in any way.

2006-07-28 01:46:17 · answer #3 · answered by Yoi_55 7 · 0 0

well I played alot of Mortal Kombat as a kid and I never wanted to go out and rip someone's head off or drop kick them. I've watched many a violent film but I realize that's Hollywood. I think those "scientists" are misdiagnosing the cause of alot of people's violent, antisocial and "unfeeling" behavior.

2006-07-28 01:49:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

No. Most of the military uses games for simulated experiences on their soldiers and to recruit. It teaches them team work and prepares them for the environment and things.


But a cool thing i heard (it doesn't have to do with violence, but video games) Doctors are starting to play video games before they go into surgery. It helps their concentration and hand-eye coordination.

But like the guy above me said, you have to be able to differentiate between reality and fantasy. But then again if it wasen't video games then it would be something else.

2006-07-28 01:45:02 · answer #5 · answered by Tasy 4 · 0 0

No. Some of us are well adjusted and can differentiate fantasy from reality. Those that allow things like video games, TV, music, and movies dictate their actions have something wrong with their brain.

2006-07-28 01:43:36 · answer #6 · answered by Blunt Honesty 7 · 0 0

No, I don't. I think PARENTS should be responsible for vetting what their children play and watch...not the government.

If you all persist in crying for the government to ban things like video games, movies and books, you have no right to complain when they inhibit your other freedoms.

2006-07-28 02:24:01 · answer #7 · answered by ofamarigold 2 · 0 0

There is a saying..."Monkey see, monkey do". ...so I say yes. The human mind absorbs everything it is exposed to over our lifetimes. ...and everything we say/do affects our personality.

2006-07-28 02:08:50 · answer #8 · answered by ModelFlyerChick 6 · 0 0

YES, YES, YES, absolutely YES

2006-07-28 01:51:36 · answer #9 · answered by chereeder 3 · 0 0

i think nurturing and guidance is needed. if we know what is right and wat is wrong, then the violence on tv or movies is juz for entertainment. it is when ppl has no one to guide them that they think it is right to do all those things
well...my opnion...

2006-07-28 01:47:48 · answer #10 · answered by freakazoid 2 · 0 0

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