Popular Culture Media

There is no doubt that rise of technology and the evolution of popular culture media has drastically affected our society. Social networking sites such as facebook, and texting technology have become almost indispensable to the social experience. To be sure, there are both positive and negative effects of the changing media. I feel that as a culture, however, this technology has gotten us to be more aggressive, and meaner. When you interact with someone on the Internet, you feel empowered and are more apt to be blunt, because you don't have to be in face-to-face contact with that person. I have friends who act a certain way in person, but when I talk to them using instant messaging, I notice a distinct personality change. They are much more prone to start arguments or word things in an aggressive manner. This change is especially apparent with anonymous posting on the Internet, as the feeling of anonymity makes one feel as if there are no consequences to what's being said, and this often results in reckless language.

Looking back...

I believe the most important article that we've read early on is Chuck Klosterman's take on Porn. Not only was it interesting and provocatively written, it was honest and blunt. This culture has an undeniable obsession with porn, and the Internet has certainly fueled that. The people we look towards as sexual icons also serve as a window into ourselves, revealing not only how we look at sex, but the traits and qualities we look to in a sex symbol, like Pamela Anderson. As such, I feel the information was very important to any reader, as it gives them something to ponder and reflect on.