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| The photo above is the basis of my post. Desensitization by the Media. http://www.fahadkhan.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Desensitized.jpg |
Media is definitely everywhere we
go as human beings. From cellphones to laptops or newspapers to books, the
ability to access information is surprising. Moreover, the type of information
we access varies as well. One can probably get anything they want off of the
internet nowadays. All they need to do is “google” or “wiki” or “ask” it. This
is a great advantage to have at some times, but other times it has some odd
disadvantages. The way that the media portrays breaking news, or other tragic
events has really changed my views on that aspect of the world. I feel that
people have become more desensitized now than like the 9/11 attacks 12 years
ago. When the news showed those stories people were shocked, saddened and some
were angered. I know I felt sorry for the people who had loved ones and family
members in that incident. The thing is though, as the years go by and more and
more of these events happen, whether it be one person or 50 people, some people
start just accept it as second nature. They feel like they have heard these
stories so many times and they never change so they get used to ho they start
and how they end and then start to show less and less feelings for them. I know
for myself some stories are still hard for me to listen to, like the Virginia Tech
Massacre on April 16th, 2007. The reason I react to these types of
stories is because they are students, or children who range anywhere from 5-25.
I fit inside that range, what if something like that were to happen where I am
at? That is how I think about those types of stories. When I hear about a
person 30+ years old has passed away each day it just sounds repetitive and
just lowers my sensitivity towards the situation.
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| This photo is showing that when you are around things often they become habit or become second nature. http://www.simplypsychology.org/systematic-desensitisation.jpg |
The same goes the other way, with
good or fascinating stories. Unless it is a Canadian achieving something I have
no feeling towards the story. The reason for that is because other countries
are doing things all the time. During the Olympics there are two countries that
just seem to win everything, the U.S.A and China. So when Canada wins a medal
it’s a huge deal and I cheer my lungs out. I do it for every sporting event
that has a Canadian based team that I like, but for other teams I just find the
stories very repetitive and boring. For example, last season during the NHL
Chicago went on like a 23-game win streak. Now that is great and all, but
hearing the morning after their win that they won 23 times becomes almost like
its second nature for them to win. It is definitely all based on the
individual, but I believe everyone is desensitized about one thing or another
and that is how I view the impact of mass media on the world.
Think to yourself…are you
desensitized about any events that you hear, see or read about?
