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What do you Believe? episode 3
1. Has the media effected us by our computer socializing networks? - abbreviated forms of spelling; no one speaks face to face anymore, they do it on the computer; they look for "friends" on facebook but never have anything to do w/you outside of that format.
What is your opinion?
2. What part of how we react to what we see going on in society due to the media is our responsibility?
3. How did the reality show format suddenly become a staple of our tv viewing selection? The seventies brought the comedy sitcom, etc. What happened to regular variety shows?
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Permalink Reply by Francis Mahon on -
3. Reality shows cost peanuts to produce, and generate high viewership. In other words, they are the most profitable genre. Quality shows cost enormous amounts, and don't necessarily garner the same audience.
People get the TV they deserve... as long as the numbers work, the networks will keep commissioning...
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Permalink Reply by John McBeth on -
1. The true effects of social media on social contact are still developing. While it is true that there are some people who experience difficulty separating online spelling from jobapplication spelling, I don't believe it has reached the point of probamatic. Social networking, like the computer itself, is a tool. Like any tool, it can be too heavily depended upon, misused and abused. As far as our virtual friendships vs. tactile friendships - in my opinion thats a plus. Now you can interact with some of the people you knew from high school or your old job without having to invite them to your house or arrange elaborate meetings. Likewise you can keep abreast of the goings on of all of your friends in one convenient place. Your friend who lives in another state now knows about your new baby or the death of another friend. So while I don't believe it is intentional in today's hustle and bustle world to not "touch" all of the people we call friends....we are still more involved than we would be.
2. Persoanl responsibility defines itself. We are always responsible for our actions, including reactions based on false information. The individual must decide on their course...it is truly a shame when I see so many people so easily influenced by media, innuendo, and rhetoric. One case in particular comes to mind. During the 2008 election, I had a casual conversation with an older friend. They said they wanted to vote for Obama, but "somebody" told her that he planned to take away social security (one of the many false rumors spread at that time). Misinformation is just as important as information...someof the best sites on the internet, in my opinion, are the fact checking sites....especially those that disclose who they are and who funds them.
3. I agree with the other poster.
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