Aldous Huxley, a renowned English writer, once said “Technological progress has merely provided us with more efficient means for going backwards.” The advancements that we have made in the recent years are astronomical. However, people of the present time are becoming increasingly dependent on technology and adversely influenced by the portrayal of the media. Initially media and technology were designed to facilitate a person’s life but as generations pass, it has become a liability rather than an asset.
The youth of our nation is being exposed to explicit gaming and graphic images that lead them to debauchery filled thoughts. They are learning to decimate the opposing player by any means necessary and to annihilate anyone who stands in the way of victory. When constantly exposed to violent images through media and technology our adolescents become desensitized to aggressive behavior. “In other words, youth come to believe that aggression is normal, appropriate, and likely to succeed” (Anderson). Adolescents are easily influenced and when the constant exposure of violence is nagging at their thoughts, some choose to bring fantasy into reality. To make matters worse, even our adults are being diseased with iniquitous thoughts!
Another detrimental role that media plays in our society is the havoc it wreaks on the self-esteem of men and women nationwide. Fad diets, unrealistic body images, and “healthy” weight loss programs are among the numerous examples of things that plague men and women. Instead of being taught to make healthy lifestyle choices, people are being overwhelmed with fanatical programs and diets like Healthy Choice, Lean Cuisine, the Breatharian Diet, or the Dukan Diet. These diets are filled with chemically loaded f...
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...edia and technology, this generation has begun to slide backwards because many fail to see the ever-developing problem. A person must recognize the influence of media and technology then determine how they will choose to resist it.
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...h about technology and new media, I can totally say that it all depends solemnly on ourselves. How much time we put into it and how well we can manage our limits. Like anything else in life, moderation is the key. Technology has so many advantages when used properly, but when not used correctly can definitely turn against us. Furthermore, everything we do is a result of the media such as watching TV, reading the newspaper, surfing the internet just to mention a few. The media feeds us information and fundamentally tells us what is precise. It is the only one aspect which affects what we do in society, although it is an impressive aspect. Modern technologies can very well be a double-edged sword, from safety to connectedness. Once again, they do have their advantages, but as with many revolutionary inventions, they can radically change our lives, for better or worse.