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Entertainment has evolved drastically over the centuries, and particularly so in the past few decades as technology has invaded and subsequently guided our lives into the 21st century. This attention to the tools and services that provide us with new forms of entertainment has created an entirely new generation of individuals fixated on their computer and television screens like never before. Whether or not this is a positive evolution in the way of personal entertainment is up to the individual to decide, but the evidence of its ceaseless growth is everywhere. From new video game consoles to satellite TV in many Americans’ homes, the relationship between people and their technological equipment is an ever-evolving one.
Within this new generation of technology-obsessed people, young children and even teenagers are part of the newest wave of the so-called ‘Generation X’. Many people are asking the question: What are the new ways that this generation is interacting with this new technology? And is it positive or negative for their growth? To understand this massive question, it’s probably best to focus on just one element of personal entertainment, such as home satellite TV. With this mind, a cross section of how young people are interacting with the technology will give us a better idea of how it is affecting our youth.
For one, the variety of programming has actually created a lot more positive ways of influencing young people via satellite TV. It has meant more educational programming across the board, with improved quality in both the programming and in the images as they’re depicted in HD on many channels. This combination of improvements is certainly one reason for the increased viewing, but also gives some indication of what many television channels are focusing on, and how they’re reaching their market. (more…)
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