Ever since the invention of television in the 20s, People have been going absolute bonkers over TVs and I don’t blame them! The technological evolution that the television has gone through is mind blowing. Back then the television was a big ugly rectangular box that couldn’t even play sound and had a tiny black and white screen. Today we have massive jumbo screens and huge amps to produce a whole other level of experienceS. This not so new invention has become a major source of mass media in todays world.
I usually enjoy watching “Tuning into media” and agree with most things they mention, but this weeks video had me all confused. They talked about how television was starting to become outdated and fading away, but I think television is going to be staying for along while. The television industries have been becoming too big to fail in my eyes. Kids all over the world rely on television as their main source of entertainment. New funny cartoons and movies will always be coming up and filling joy into children’s hearts. Television is also used for information about the country’s current positions and news. I know today too many people may be relying on some information outlets and news stations on television that might be poisoned with lies, but there are many options in choosing what you want to watch and take in. Personally I don’t think television will ever be a thing of the past. It may go through changes and different orientations, but in the end it will still be considered television. Even when considering the new inventions In how to stream media like Netflix, HBO, Hulu,etc. television will still be a pretty popular media outlet. To me personally, I’ve seen mostly teens and young adults using these new streaming devices to watch shows and other programs. I feel as if older generations usually stick to cable shows instead of paying for a subscription.
When thinking back on my childhood and what shows I watched, i realized how much these shoes have influenced me as person. When i was younger i used to wake up super early with my dad to watch animal planet and National Geographic shows. Today i am very conscious about animals and the environment and have changed my life style to help keep them from being destroyed or abused. Even when i was hat young i was the person in my family to take car of any spider or flies in the house because i would refuse to kill them, so i would catch them with a cup and paper and set them free. In todays world television has become very persuasive, especially in the news and has persuaded people to think or believe certain things whether they were truthful or not.
How persuasive do you think television can really be? Do you think television is starting to become a part of the past?
Mass Media and American Life 
I think television can be persuasive sometimes because it can have an affect on our mood and the way we perceive things. I also think that it depends on the individual and what they may be feeling. An example that comes to mind is a sitcom. If you get used to seeing a certain tv show everyday and connecting with those characters, then maybe you feel a real connection which can combat loneliness or feed a need for expression and connection. Same way certain movies stick with us long after we have watched them. I am not certain that television will go away. I think it will evolve and maybe integrate more into internet technology as it evolves over time. I feel like accessibility will still play a role, but there is also an emerging need for nostalgia and there are certain shows that are pivoting back to older forms of television. It certainly will be interesting to see what happens.
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I definitely think television can be persuasive. Like you described, children often learn a lot of their morals and ideas from what they watch on TV, which is why it’s important to make sure you know what they’re watching. Adults and teens are influenced in a much different way though, more so by advertising. We see something we like in a commercial and we’re much more likely to look for it or consider buying it when we see it in a store, and there’s even things like shopping networks which are specifically made to influence you into buying things. I don’t think there’s a single thing in television that can influence every person, but I believe everyone is influenced by something on the TV in one way or another.
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I feel the same as you when it comes to being persuaded by television. Kids are heavily influenced and it is not in a good way.
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Television is definitely becoming a thing of the past because of streaming services. Nobody wants to wait around anymore for a specific TV show. The biggest threat to televisions besides streaming services is mobile devices. Mobile devices provide consumers with an easy to use hand-held electronic in which you can do just about anything on the internet.
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I agree with you, I feel that the videos were confusing on the aspect of TV fading away. I think TV is here to stay and will be for many years to come. I can’t image days without watching TV or seeing a TV show in places as I walk by. No matter where you go TV is everywhere.
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