“A Nation of Vidiots” is a synopsis of the growing consumption of televised programming within the United States and throughout the rest of the world. Jeffrey Sachs is the author of this writing; and in the writing the author goes into not only the consumption of television, but also the issues that said consumption is causing. Jeffrey Sachs states in this writing “in the 1950’s, fewer that 8% of American households owned a TV, but by 1960, 90% of homes had one” (441). Sachs talks about the fact that Americans are the highest consumers of television watching on average five hours of television per day (441). This writing uses the rhetorical triangle to influence the audience. The facts and evidence used in the story, combined with the emotion
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Logos tends to go hand in hand with the sense of ethics, each building on one another to assist the argument of the author. Jeffrey Sachs talks in this writing about the research done by neuroscientists on the effects the TV consumption has on the viewer’s brain. Sachs states, “many neuroscientists believe that the mental-health effects of TV viewing might even deeper than addiction, consumerism, loss of social trust, and political propaganda” (442). Not only does Sachs state the research done by neuroscientists, but as well talks about the physical effects of TV viewing. Two-thirds of Americans are overweight (442), and according to the author consumption of televised material has a large influence on this issue. These facts are used by the author to demonstrate the logical issues with the amount of TV viewing taken in by …show more content…
Overall Sachs provides information that creates a solid argument for the perspective that he has taken on this subject. The combination of Ethos, Pathos, and Logos provides this writing with the proper material needed to sway the audience’s opinion of TV viewing to agree with the point that the author is making. TV viewing is a growing issue in our nation. Individuals spend significant time in front of televisions rather the interacting with one another. This issue needs to be discussed, and the effects demonstrated to the general public. This writing does an adequate job providing the audience with information to demonstrate these ill effects. Every person individually should make an attempt to limit TV consumption, and spend that precious time doing productive
Logos tends to go hand in hand with the sense of ethics, each building on one another to assist the argument of the author. Jeffrey Sachs talks in this writing about the research done by neuroscientists on the effects the TV consumption has on the viewer’s brain. Sachs states, “many neuroscientists believe that the mental-health effects of TV viewing might even deeper than addiction, consumerism, loss of social trust, and political propaganda” (442). Not only does Sachs state the research done by neuroscientists, but as well talks about the physical effects of TV viewing. Two-thirds of Americans are overweight (442), and according to the author consumption of televised material has a large influence on this issue. These facts are used by the author to demonstrate the logical issues with the amount of TV viewing taken in by …show more content…
Overall Sachs provides information that creates a solid argument for the perspective that he has taken on this subject. The combination of Ethos, Pathos, and Logos provides this writing with the proper material needed to sway the audience’s opinion of TV viewing to agree with the point that the author is making. TV viewing is a growing issue in our nation. Individuals spend significant time in front of televisions rather the interacting with one another. This issue needs to be discussed, and the effects demonstrated to the general public. This writing does an adequate job providing the audience with information to demonstrate these ill effects. Every person individually should make an attempt to limit TV consumption, and spend that precious time doing productive