Michal Semple: there is no longer something incorrect with nudity. it truly is only undemanding experience. the difficulty with public nudity has to do with the long historic previous of this usa and how all of it all started. besides the reality that there is particularly some hypocrisy on the topic of sexuality, the USA promotes a picture of "conservatism" that makes the assumption of public nudity taboo. besides the reality that i'm comfortable with my bare physique, I have not have been given any desire to be sure others or be considered in the nude. and you ought to confess, that maximum nudist seashores are finished of bodies that should look way better with outfits on. gazing solar-burned pot bellies and sagging breasts isn't my thought of relaxing....Show more
Jacques Teri: Well, you should read Robert Putnman's "Bowling Alone." It's an indictment of television watching. Professor Putnam's thesis is relatively simple: Before television, people spent most of ! their free time socializing with family, friends and neighbors, building what is called "social capital." Since the advent of television, these activities have been slowly eroding. He points to an astonishing array of statistics to prove this. For example, fraternal organizations have seen massive drops in membership since television became more popular (with the advent of cable TV) in the 1970s. As has participation by youths in many youth groups like scouting. Surveys have shown that people have steadily gone from spending time with family, friends, and community members and more time watching television alone. The title of the book comes from bowling league statistics-less and less people participate in bowling leagues than they once did (bowling leagues also lead to social capital). It's a fascinating book, and I've never read a better indictment of television. British conservative Peter Hitchens also attacks television for social reasons (bad morals, lowering intellige! nce, etc) in his book "The Abolition of Britain." The documen! tary "1900 House" also noted that when children were pulled away from TV for an extended amount of time, they showed a remarkable burst in creativity and intelligent, productive activity....Show more
Madie Strople: - It is a medium for corruption... meaning it is a way for people with money (companies, corporations, political organizations, etc) to try to inflict their point of view on the masses, thus taking away any original thoughts of our own... basically it is a way for someone else to tell us how to think and what to buy and many other things. Commericals do it all the time with their silly little jingles. - It ruins the self-esteem of many! Shows like The Swan, Extreme Makeover, Battle of the Bods, The Man Show, America's Next Top Model, Make Me a Supermodel, etc prefer beauty over brains. They also strive to point out that having flaws or being over a size 8 is a horrible thing and that physical beauty is valued more than anything. If the show is not about cha! nging a person, it rarely ever shows a woman who is larger than a size 6! Shows like the Bachelor and other dating games sell women and objectify men, and of course, they are all gorgeous people, no normal looking folks at all.- The story-telling aspect of television is gone. It is rare that you will find a program on TV that has an amazing writing/directing/acting combination... and when you do, the show is cancelled! These shows are making way for reality based shows like American Idol, Amazing Race, Survivor, and others. - People are relying on television to do things for them. Programs like Dr. Phil and the Doctors are helping people to self-diagnose things, and try to treat themselves. Parents use mindless shows to babysit their kids, and most of these shows how no educational value at all, they are just bright lights and silly songs.- The addiction to television has assisted, along with a poor diet, to the obesity problem in the United States, and other parts of the w! orld.- Since the televised assasination of John F. Kennedy, people are ! afraid to turn off the TV because they are afraid they will miss something.- The invention of TiVo and the DVR people can record almost anything and watch it when they want to, eliminating free time to go out and do things such as social activities or physical activities. Not to mention On Demand, which will allow missed shows or certain programs or movies to be watched at one's leisure.- The ability to watch television almost anywhere now has increased the need to watch anything, just to be watching something. Examples are hulu, youtube, iPhones, iPods, Blackberrys, etc.- Eye strain is a large physical issue, in addition to lack of physical activity. Also, many people tend to mindlessly munch on snacks while watching TV, adding to the waistline of the viewers.That is all I can think of for now......Show more
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