Radio, Film & TV

Technology has brought us a long way and has contributed copiously to our ability to communicate from the beginning with the start of the newspaper in the 1800s following radio in the 1920s and moving right along to the the development of Film and Television in the 1950s . I personally believe the motivation to grow the media industry was strongly forthcoming because it gave politicians the opportunity to become personal with the public from a visual standpoint, later to develop a listener-ship with radio, back to a visual standpoint in the privacy of your own home. Even more than radio, television allows politicians to reach out and connect with citizens and voters in deeper ways. Before television, few voters were able to see a president or candidate speak or answer questions in an interview. Now everyone can see the sincerity of one by decoding body language and tone. Presidents are now able to directly convey their anger, sorrow, or optimism during addresses.

Piecing this all together often times makes me wonder how controversial things would be in the 21st century without mass media. Would survival even be an option for Xennials and millennials? My understanding of life without mass media is simply a world without technology equals a world without education and simply an outside life without a clue. We represent a generation of constant change and being in the “know” is a definite must! This evolution started from cave paintings on the walls to stories being told around campfires, traveling storytellers, public announcements, carved declarations of victories and the list goes on to conclude that although media has changed format several times it has been around almost as long as mankind has. As more inventions soared, additional knowledge was gained and passed on to the next generation.

Many of us are dependent on Mass-media and that brings us to the issue of the measure of influence it has and should there be limitations on what is said and what is seen? Personally for me that is the excitement of it all. I know that if I read an article from TMZ, it may or may not be 100% true. If I am watching an unauthorized documentary, some things may not be true either. I think the key to staying on top and remaining neutral before choosing sides or making a decision, is by simply educating yourself with the utilization of multiple sources. Information is worldwide and no matter what you as an individual are in control of your thoughts and choices.