I never really thought about it, but television does have a bias. After reading "The Age of Show Business," I completely agree that television is used mainly for entertainment. Television can be used as a bookstand, as a lamp, or for other purposes. However, people do not usually turn on the television for that purpose. Personally, I only watch the television for a form of entertainment. Even if I watch the news, I watch it when I am not doing anything and have spare time and need entertainment.
I also never really thought about how television is different in other countries. Some countries use television to direct government and policies and some use it as a radio. It's crazy how so many people watch television and become so obsessed with reality shows and the characters in them, when in other countries, they use television for government.
Lastly, I never really thought about television as being a threat to society. However, after reading "The Age of Show Business," I completely agree that it is a threat to society. It really does make everything presented on the television as entertaining. People don't take what they say on the news seriously because everything presented on the television is fun and entertaining. For example, they do not show boring things on the news because people would not watch it. They put on the news and television programs what will attract the most viewers, regardless if it is serious or not.
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I agree with you when you say that television is about entertainment, because otherwise people would not watch it. News stations are trying to attract the most viewers and get the highest ratings.
I must disagree with you, however, in saying that, "People don't take what they say on the news seriously because everything presented on the television is fun and entertaining." Yes, there are many instances when television content is inapplicable, but also a ton of times when something regarding safety is extremely relevant and people completely take it seriously. People certainly do benefit from some news reports that apply to their lives and are better off knowing for their (and their kids', friends', etc) own safety.
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