Television has had a considerable influence on society. Some people accept the news they read in newspapers and watch on television as the gospel truth. Is such trust in our mass media justified? Do you really know who's telling you what to think and why? Today's media radio, television, movies, books, magazines, newspapers, and the internet shape our perception of reality. But how accurate is that perception? Is it true? Sometimes media moguls would like us to believe that our perception (a perception they carefully craft and provide), is reality.
2007-07-08 07:40:01 · 10 answers · asked by Liberal City 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Television was invented for entertainment, but has now become a life line of sorts. A tool for many mindless hours to be wasted. The media has become a demigod. In short television is mind control in the form of truth and entertainment. Want proof? Just look at the "reality" shows. Just how real are they?
2007-07-08 08:10:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not exactly, no. It does have a lot of influence, of course, but it's used by many different interests. And, the influence of mass media is nothing new. Before it was TV, it was Radio - FDR's deft use of that medium helped him win an unprecedented (and thankfully, now, unconstitutional) 4 terms. Before that it was the newspapers.
2007-07-09 13:20:15 · answer #2 · answered by B.Kevorkian 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think so. I mean there's a reason why the local news is on for 3 to 4 hours a night. The TV channel wouldn't put it on that long if nobody is watching it.
I think people just have to realize that reporters have two things going they don't know everything on the subject they are reporting on and sometimes get crappy scientists on to report. Also reporters have their own agenda on what they want to report to us. Given this is just a generalization.
2007-07-08 07:58:21 · answer #3 · answered by Jason 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think the media is the most powerful thing in the world, yes. The "media" is a business and profit is its aim, but also the personal opinions of those who run it are taken as 'news'.
Journalism is who, what, when, where, why - without any editorial comment. I don't think you could find that anywhere today.
2007-07-08 07:46:26 · answer #4 · answered by tttplttttt 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's why it's important to consider what you're taking in. Watching TV shouldn't be a 100% passive activity. As long as you do your homework on any issues you feel may be misrepresented, and don't buy into what they tell you just because they tell it to you, the media is a good source of entertainment. You just have to remember to think for yourself.
2007-07-08 07:46:30 · answer #5 · answered by csbp029 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Only the weak minded and those who had jerks for parents which resulted in them having T.V.'s for babysitters. Television is not an excuse for the mistakes people make in their lives.
2007-07-08 07:50:35 · answer #6 · answered by jim h 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think television has too much of an affect on its viewers
2007-07-08 16:57:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hope not...there's 200 channels with nothing on.
2007-07-08 07:44:18 · answer #8 · answered by East Lansing Brat 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes people watch it for their opinions on just about everything.
2007-07-08 08:03:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
it is a fact
life imitates art
2007-07-08 07:44:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋