The major concern is how

 

Television, it is a device that has been profoundly used in our society. It has come to be considered a social staple and a retreat from the harshness of reality. The device helps us feel more connected not just to family and friends but also to news, current events, information, entertainment and sports. But despite how much we rely on it for information, does television have any use?This is the question I will be trying answer in this post. In order for me to do so there are three things that need to happen: 1) what are these uses 2) what reasons could someone provide as an answer 3) towards the end of the blog post I will make my pros and cons list based on these answers.

 

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Midway through the last decade, when the Internet was gaining popularity, and people were starting to use it on a daily basis. There was concern that the internet would replace television in the home. As a result, experts predicted that television would decline in usage within homes. The predictions were wrong as we can see that television is still widely used in homes today.The major reason why people have not stopped using television is because of its use as a distraction or an escape from reality. People spend time watching their favorite shows rather than dealing with their real life issues. There are many shows with strong storylines where viewers can relate to the characters and experiences they face to gain similar understanding or feelings of empathy for the characters' circumstances . This is the reason why television has such a wide range of appeal. Aside from this, it also helps to educate and inform viewers about current events, the lives of famous people, and important issues affecting our society. These are all reasons why we continue to use television as our source of news and information][. 

 

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The negative effects that television has on our society are not its main concern for us to decide as a society whether or not its use should continue or should be banned. The major concern is how television influences our views and opinions on social issues. Unfortunately how we view people in the media can make a lasting impact on who we perceive ourselves to be and who the others around us believe we are . The main concern about television is that we may not be able to recognize and understand ourselves without the influence of television. What is unique about human beings is that we are naturally curious and we will seek out new knowledge and information. But the amount of time spent watching television can distract us from gaining new information and it can limit our curiosity. For example, if you have a certain friend who has never had a negative experience with people from a particular ethnicity, and he or she only watches shows on this ethnicity, then he/she might develop a false understanding of who these people are based on how they are portrayed in TV shows.