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In the modern world, it’s hard to find a family that doesn’t own a TV. In the United Kingdom, the number of children watching TV is higher than in any other European countries (Daily Mail, no date). Children watch about five hours of TV a day in the UK, whereas in other continental countries, children spend only two hours in front of the TV (ibid). The reasons why children watch so much TV are that there is nothing to keep children occupied in their living area and that parents are afraid of…

Intro Barely at the age of thirteen Philo Farnsworth was already shaping up to be the next Einstein by inventing a first place ignition switch. (Philo Taylor Farnsworth) Then later in his teenage years he made a diagram of a model for the tv. (Farnsworth, Philo) People say that Philo Farnsworth practically made the tv, and they are right. He is the most influential person that came to the tv, although others helped too. Also many overlooked him, so this will tell why one should care. Others…

You ever wonder what life would be like if technology didn't exist? How your life would've turned out, how your children would live? How would they turn out? How screen time helped you. Yet you don't let your children have enough screen time. Now here is why you should give your children, your son, your daughter more screen time! Technology is outstanding! The use of technology in this modern age is weird and (worthy of being laughed at due to extreme stupidity or silliness). The use of…

Technology is an very good resource to use in the real world today, but it always has its dangers to society. Sometimes having too much technology in your life can cause a whole lot of problems in common life. Some problems that could be affected by electronics can cause is like mental health issues and sleeping disorders that are very effective. One effect that overexposure can have in a person with tv and other technology can cause major issues with mental health issues in the brain. In the…

Although many view binge watching as “a complete waste of time” we few who know the art’s true value will tell you other wise. Binge Watching is where a person dedicates a certain amount time of the week to watch a show without interruptions. Many people thanks to streaming services and DVR’s are able to watch whatever they want at the comfort of their home. The reason why people do this is simple; people love to envelope themselves into these shows and admire the show’s story and characters. It…

It’s around 5 pm in the evening when I usually sit down on the couch and watch the news on TV with my parents. My parents speak little English so we stick with a Spanish news program called Al Rojo Vivo on Telemundo. I sometimes look at some news articles that show up on Yahoo while I go through my emails, but besides that I don’t really pay too much attention to it even though I know I should. The news program I watch has deal with how police have mistreated the people in the community and…

Heta Patel Researchers at Wisconsin's Marquette University found that watching comedy clips actually improves memory. The essay that “Watching TV Makes You Smarter” by Steven Johnson argues that many shows on TV that our population claims to be bad are actually healthy for our brains to watch. He explains how the right shows on TV, if watched, will increase your brain activity and will make you think deeper. He considers “good TV” to be any shows that requires one to engage into action. Johnson…

I walk in the door and put my home work on the washer, kick off my shoes and walk into the living room and turn on some good ol Youtube. I grab a some grub and go sit with my dog as I unwind from a day at school. I usually watch some video games, stuff about motorcycles or I watch skateboarding videos. Its nice being able to watch something relatable and familiar. Today I decide to watch some skate videos as they always throw a positive mood my way. When i'm done I turn off the tv and turn on…

All they see is a screen, locked on, not able to change or move. For instance, Nielsen Co. completed a study that reports children 2 to 5 years of age watch more than 32 hours a week, 6 to 8 years of age watch about twenty-eight hours (Uzoma). Childwise has also completed a study that reports kids 5 to 16 average 6.5 hours a day on a computer (Wakefield). Likewise, Disney shows are a negative influence on children’s mental and physical state, according to parents that have first hand accounts…

The human brain is a fascinating yet complex notion to grasp for the majority of people. Only a handful of individuals have truly discovered the many intricate components of the mind; however, even they still have a long way to go before they can absorb the infinite miracles of the brain. It is for this reason that people fail to maximize their full potential while trying to learn new material, recall old information, or apply newly learned knowledge. In the University Lecture Series 2015, Dr.…