Question

What role does television play in our society?

Answer 1

I think the function of television in society today is to make us not have an original thought of our own. It drowns out how we real feel and makes us believe we are never good enough and wants us to believe we need more things. Television wants you believe there is a pill for every aliment.

Answer 2

Unfortunately for our society, there are too many parents in the world that use the television as a babysitter.

Answer 3

to get people to buy stuff they do not need,and to make everyone feel like a loser because they are not famous and rich

Answer 4

Nowadays, it's function is merely to get the more rating points they can so that they could sell TV airing time at very high rates to advertisers.

Answer 5

The only regulation Television needs is for more people to stop watching shows they don't like, and maybe to keep better track of what their own kids are watching. I don't want the goverment making those decisions for me.

Answer 6

Well here in South Africa they have full day educational programs on TV for children less fortunate and unable to go to school. Secondly, I think news is pretty important and I like to know what is going on in the world.

Answer 7

to make mush of your mind

Answer 8

i agree but i stil watch baseball

Answer 9

To function as the preferred opiate of the masses

Answer 10

I think it serves as a distraction from the harsh reality of life for many. However, I choose to watch as little TV as possible. Therefore, I feel my life is much better. I have more time to be creative and enjoy little things, like sunshine and bicycle rides.