In Jeffery Sachs "A Nation of Vidiots" he frequently uses logos and ethos in his story, by explaining that the Television has changed the world in many ways, and as Americans we have taken it to a new level.
Trying to reach the average American, Sachs explains in is story that in comparison to other countries the American people spend several hours watching Television. He uses examples like percentages from the 1950's and 1960's and compare it to this day an age. Reaching his readers that Television has become an addiction to us. Sachs context is social and some political, although most Americans admit they watch more than they should. He mentions that it has contributed to a social fragmentation.
America learns everything that is going on in the political race through the media. The research from 2015, …show more content…
Effects of these changes are just beginning and have only reached its breaking point. Technology is constantly changing on the media and in turn the media changes politics. Although it may seem as though the media is there to inform the millions of viewers which is also known as public ownership but the government can regulate the media and make sure that it meets the public …show more content…
Television and social media has become a commercial enterprise and it reflects the nation and the people. Though Sachs explains why television has become a very rapidly changing thing and has provided examples of the changes that have come, he fails to provide factual information. The heavy reliance in America on television to inform us about the society we live in plays a big role in how it shapes our opinion and social perceptions. Social conditions are distorted, it can provoke and reinforce existing stereotypes and biases held by the majority
Trying to reach the average American, Sachs explains in is story that in comparison to other countries the American people spend several hours watching Television. He uses examples like percentages from the 1950's and 1960's and compare it to this day an age. Reaching his readers that Television has become an addiction to us. Sachs context is social and some political, although most Americans admit they watch more than they should. He mentions that it has contributed to a social fragmentation.
America learns everything that is going on in the political race through the media. The research from 2015, …show more content…
Effects of these changes are just beginning and have only reached its breaking point. Technology is constantly changing on the media and in turn the media changes politics. Although it may seem as though the media is there to inform the millions of viewers which is also known as public ownership but the government can regulate the media and make sure that it meets the public …show more content…
Television and social media has become a commercial enterprise and it reflects the nation and the people. Though Sachs explains why television has become a very rapidly changing thing and has provided examples of the changes that have come, he fails to provide factual information. The heavy reliance in America on television to inform us about the society we live in plays a big role in how it shapes our opinion and social perceptions. Social conditions are distorted, it can provoke and reinforce existing stereotypes and biases held by the majority