The Media and Its Effects
Mass media is the most controlling industry using several diverse channels of communication. Movies, the internet, newspapers, novels and books. These types of media are the most revolutionizing sources to mass media and mass communication; whether its digital, oral, electronic, or print. The world experiences different eras of time with different types of media controlling its culture. Times and generations have changed along with its media expansion. Obviously the media has gradually progressed with time and became a bigger influence within its society. But has it changed for the better? Or worse?
In the 70s and 80s, talk shows and game shows shown on the television were popular. It was the new idea created to get people to watch television. It not only enthused them but kept them interested. During the 90s, certain game consoles came about such as the Nintendo 64 and Sega Genesis which was the new revolution for video game boomers. Starting the 21st Century, new video game consoles, the internet, and cell phones became a big hit. People wanted faster, better, smaller. Video game graphics are more realistic than ever now. The internet is faster. And cell phones are thinner,...
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