Reality TV (which is in itself an oxymoron, isn't it?) is becoming increasingly popular. One only has to watch some of these shows to see the obvious: they're mostly featuring (and therefore promoting) the basest of human behaviors.
It isn't REALITY. These shows are set up and choreographed to make us think they represent a true sampling of people going about their "real" lives and then they go on to show us how depraved and dysfunctional reality is. But that is not MY reality. Is it yours?
What are the negative effects of reality TV? This article explores it further.
"Big Brother" TV Phenomenon - Lowering Society's Values
The so-called television reality shows such as "Big Brother" are catering to those in our society who prefer to "dumb-down" their intelligence. And just look at the size of the audience that programs like this command.
This is actually very good news for those of us who detest trash like this. Why? With so many people committing themselves to this farcical nonsense it leaves a relatively small percentage who prefer to do something to improve their knowledge and intelligence.
While all the others are absorbed in the pathetic, crude and oftentimes vulgar behavior served up to us by the television moguls as "entertainment," those of us who refuse to be duped can be doing so many other worthwhile things, such as:
reading a book
watching an educational program like a documentar
writing a letter or an article
studying for exams
engaging in meaningful conversation
visiting a relative or friend
seeking information on the internet
attending an evening sports meet
going out for a meal
practicing a musical instrument
playing a board game.
It isn't REALITY. These shows are set up and choreographed to make us think they represent a true sampling of people going about their "real" lives and then they go on to show us how depraved and dysfunctional reality is. But that is not MY reality. Is it yours?
What are the negative effects of reality TV? This article explores it further.
"Big Brother" TV Phenomenon - Lowering Society's Values
The so-called television reality shows such as "Big Brother" are catering to those in our society who prefer to "dumb-down" their intelligence. And just look at the size of the audience that programs like this command.
This is actually very good news for those of us who detest trash like this. Why? With so many people committing themselves to this farcical nonsense it leaves a relatively small percentage who prefer to do something to improve their knowledge and intelligence.
While all the others are absorbed in the pathetic, crude and oftentimes vulgar behavior served up to us by the television moguls as "entertainment," those of us who refuse to be duped can be doing so many other worthwhile things, such as:
reading a book
watching an educational program like a documentar
writing a letter or an article
studying for exams
engaging in meaningful conversation
visiting a relative or friend
seeking information on the internet
attending an evening sports meet
going out for a meal
practicing a musical instrument
playing a board game.
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