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ladiorange

An interesting article on television

May 03, 2010 08:56

by Alexander Green

First circulated 23 Apr 2010

Why do so many bright, talented, educated people spend countless hours staring blankly at the tube?

The short answer, of course, is we enjoy it.

But do we, really? Is watching TV more fulfilling than what you'd be doing if you weren't?

If you get specific about it, you may feel a little ridiculous. For ( Read more... )

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retro_rider55 May 3 2010, 19:39:35 UTC

Maybe the 'net, which I only took up 5 years ago for the first time, has replaced that teat. Or is this a good thing?

wonder... ladiorange May 13 2010, 13:13:02 UTC

i feel curious to explore your thoughts. do you think it's good?

Re: wonder... retro_rider55 May 13 2010, 14:57:13 UTC

Well, I can always use a new friend; I hope anything I share can help. Though your story sounds more adventurous than mine ( ... )

Re: wonder... retro_rider55 May 13 2010, 15:11:42 UTC

- and I guess I was supposed to be going on about media... I wouldn't call this an addiction as is TV, as it is interactive/proactive. You can't eventually, say, after many years, meet those TV characters in person for coffee (meeting the actors who play them at a convention or some such function is another ball of wax).

I wonder myself how much importance one should place on 'net pals (they used to be called pen-pals) vs meat pals. So far, I don't think it's unhealthy, though when I'm at a 'distant' stage of my life, my existance is still as solitary with or without the net.

madeline May 12 2010, 22:49:06 UTC

I don't sit in front of the tv as much as I sit in front of the computer. Still it's not surprising that the majority of America is addicted to the boob tube.

ladiorange May 13 2010, 13:12:36 UTC

There are plenty of tv shows and movies that enhance discussion. There are plenty of website that expand our knowledge and understanding.

I think I feel concerned to think that I do spend a lot of time in front of the tv and internet, experiencing one way stream of ideas. I appreciate your writings and the thoughts you share online.

I guess to me it matters most if it's a "distraction" or "enhancement"...

madeline May 13 2010, 21:54:53 UTC

Sometimes we need a little distraction to enhance our lives. I appreciate your writings too. I understand if you don't feel like writing much these days on lj but feel free to send me a note via facebook or e-mail, anytime.

rozatodd April 14 2011, 02:11:33 UTC

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mcgrathisud November 2 2011, 19:41:10 UTC

Very enlightening and beneficial to someone whose been out of the circuit for a long time.

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