JE70 Social Influences - Entertainment

             Back in the 30s, when the most advanced technology was radio, people tend to have less media type entertainment. People back then usually go out to exercise or do sports as leisure. Now, in 2012, the technology is so advanced that we literary have countless forms of entertainment. Our smartphones would just notify us every 5 seconds for an update on Facebook or time to collect money for Snoopy’s Fair. When we want to listen to music or watch videos, we simply go on YouTube. When we want to chat with someone, face to face, we skype. When we want to stalk people online, we Facebook. Yet did I mention video games, online games, and cellphone games that entertain us. I think people now rarely listen to radio, simply because the quality is not good enough and the newest singles are always leaked online before it is sent to the radio station. Radio shows are replaced by TV shows too.

            Entertainment was simply a leisure activity that people do before 21^st century. Now, entertainment actually occupied our lives. Eight years ago, I remember my parents were still using Motorola, a camera with no screen, Windows 95, and an old, fat TV. I remember having a Gameboy was considered the best entertainment you could have. Now, everything is on a phone, with the best quality and the most advanced operative system. I think technology has a direct relationship with entertainment. The improvement of technology and entertainment can bring positive effects into our lives, however, not everyone is able to use it appropriately. Many people were distracted or even trapped in their own world. In my opinion, Facebook has taken away our real social life. I think the most important issue is to find the balance between entertainment and reality.