The finest clothing made is a person's skin, but, of course, society demands something more than this. ~Mark Twain

Monday, November 22, 2010

After the first couple weeks enrolled in this class I knew my perspective about a lot of things would drastically alter after listening to discussions presented by both my classmates and professor each class

I knew my outlook on the Internet, the television and really any other media-orientated technology would dramatically change from what it was

I LOVE television. I LOVE going on the computer. I LOVE using my phone. THIS CLASS HAS TOTALLY ALTERED MY LOVE FOR EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THOSE THINGS!

After reading Postman's book I completely changed my outlook on television.  Every time I would go to my friends house I would tell them to turn the t.v. off (weird?) They would look at me and ask "what has gotten into you!"  It was a whole new me and I kinda like it!

The ability for people to have conversations and to pay attention to one another without get bored in 5 seconds has deteriorated.  I don't want to be put into that category!  I want to be able to have conversations, hang out without any distractions in the background and just talk.  Society today needs to re-check themselves and realize that life is to short to be distracted all the time.  Live in the moment, don't let the television live for you!

1 comment:

  1. William Powers' book should interest you. He suggests some alternatives to media addiction.

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