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This goes along with me prevoius post about art and life, the influence of television on our society.


T.v is a reflection of Society:
-Pam
-Chuck
-Jim H.
-Mary Jo

Society reflects T.v:
-Larry
-Holly
-Ashley
-Adam
-James
-Karl
-Joey
-Carol

sub-category - these people wanted to go with the first statement, they believe it should be that way, but today the trend seems to be us imitating what we see on Television
-Jackie
-Kristen
-Kathy

Independent (TV has no effect)
-Abby

and then there is Levi....it depends on what particular programing you are talking about (which is true as well - this was a general survey but his answer counts as its own category)


most intersting comments i heard while doing this?

"where are they getting this stuff for tv? It has to be from real life" Mary Jo \ good point. That pushes the argument in the first direction somewhat this designates a definite starting point.

the "star trek" concept. Modern computers, cell phones reflect the ones from this television show to a degree - second argument this isnt really important but it was interesting (adam)

For our particular area (see: redneck town) we imitate TV because we are "catching" up to California.....true as well. This leans to the second argument and is based on your geographic location. (this was from joey)

"neither...the kids who killed the other students at Columbine did it because their parents didnt hug them" (this is not a direct quote just the idea she had) Abbey.


I really liked this because this kind of sums it all up. In reality we have the chance to cultivate our minds however we choose and there are incredibly intelligent people who watch plenty of TV. YOU decide who you will become. Granted my personal opinion is that most media is a total waste of our time and by choosing to not watch / read / listen to it we can show everyone in the business there are more important things requiring immediate attention, like people without clean drinking water or children living in abusive situations. But once again that is YOUR choice, not mine.

My opinion on the whole sistuation is it is a vicious cycle...life is the starting point but somewhere in Hollywood and the millions these people are making so we can sit on our butt and do nothing (dont take me wrong.... i do watch television -"everyting in moderation" though my friends) something is lost- something true.....we are turning into robots. Walk outside and breathe in fresh air. Kiss someone you love. Your life is passing you by. Dont lose it.