Whether or not an individual, a group of individuals, or society
recognizes it and accepts it, this statement is true. Paintings, books,
television, Internet, phones and many other forms of media influence and changes
societies views of the world. When information is shared by a variety of
individuals with the use of media, beliefs, values, and perceptions can slowly
or rapidly change from generation to generation; “the extension of any one
sense alters the way we think and act- they way we perceive the world. When
these ratios change, men change” (McLuhan, Fiore, 1967)
Society uses media to record and save information; it is used to
snapshots a generation of information. The next generation can disregard, treasure,
or improve on information that was believed to be valuable. Whether or not
information is valuable in the next generation is determined by the current
generations values and beliefs. Individuals and groups of individuals found
value in saving prints, records, pictures, letters, videos and other forms of
media on historical events such as the industrialization revolution, the great
depression, cold war and the civil rights movement. The current generation
believes this is valuable information because it continues to be shared.
“The shock of Recognition!”
Also, media forces individuals in a society to no longer ignore
other individuals and take responsible; “In an electric information
environment, minority groups can no longer be contained- ignored. Too many
people know too much about each other. Our new environment compels commitment
and participation. We have become irrevocably involved with, and responsible
for, each other.” Society cannot ignore information such as someone’s
relationships status; the amount of poverty around the world or that suicide is
the 3rd leading cause
of death among ages 15-24 in America
Reference:
Center for Disease
Control. (2012). Age Group Difference. Suicide facts at a Glance. Suicide.
Imredesiuk/shutterstock. (2012). UK
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