Positive And Negative Effects Of Technology Through Mass Media

Mass

media plays a crucial role in our everyday life, and it is widely used to stay in touch with our near and dear ones and

also

to communicate messages with our peer groups. In my opinion,

mass

media does have some demerits, but those are negligible compared to the advantages it brings to our lives.

To begin

with, through radio,

television

and internet programs people can gain knowledge and information on almost every topic.

For

example

, they can find health information, learn about environmental issues and stay updated on science and technology through

mass

media programmes. The radio,

for

example

, is a major source of information for people living in remote areas. It enables them to stay abreast of the latest developments in the world. If there were no radio, perhaps it would take them weeks or even months to receive national and international news.

Television

and the internet provide not only

entertainment but

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entertainment, but

also

knowledge.

For

example

, both children and adults can learn a lot about science, technology, history and wildlife through

television

channels

such

as Discovery and National Geographic. Obviously,

mass

media

benefits

Suggestion

benefit

our lives in numerous ways. On the flip side, it does have some negative aspects. To start with,

mass

media can be quite addictive and it is not uncommon for people to spend inordinate amounts of time in front of their

television

or computer. Unfortunately,

this

practice hurts their health. It may

also

affect their social skills because couch potatoes are less likely to go out and interact with others. Another downside is that some content on the

television

and the internet is not appropriate for children.

For

example

, if children get exposed to violent or obscene visual content, it can affect their behaviour. In conclusion, the benefits offered by

mass

media certainly outweigh its downsides. Even so, it is important for users to limit the time spent on electronic devices to limit their exposure to harmful content and to ensure that they stay healthy and socially active.