i. I believe that media is a decently big part of my life. More than anything I enjoy socializing with people, so Facebook connecting me to my friends is pretty important to me. Also, I enjoy watching movies and critiquing them, so without that type of media to entertain me I would probably be pretty bored.
ii. I find I am most passionate about Social networking sites and movies. Social networking sites such as Youtube and Facebook because I enjoy being social and connecting with people, and I find that media is a useful way to do that. I'm passionate about movies because I like seeing the creative ideas channeled into entertainment and warped perceptions of reality that people have.
iii. My thoughts on our modern popular culture are mostly negative. though I do like how technology is allowing us to connect with people literally anywhere in the world, I also find it sad how technology is seperating us from reality by allowing kids to watch endless videos of cats rather than play outside with their friends. Also, popular music and TV shows are showing how the general intelligence of society is dropping and how it takes less and less for things to entertain us. Back then songs had to have a special meaning and purpose, or clever word play to be popular. Now all Niki Minaj has to do is say "Your a dirty hoe" on repeat and it's a sensation. I use media for connecting with people I care about, but it seems to mostly be used just for entertainment.
iv. The form of media I have a strong passionate connection to would be Social Networking. Social Networking is a combination of media and what I value to be most important: social interaction with other people. Social interaction is pretty much my only hobby. One example as to why this is a very important part of my life is Facebook. I have over 700 Facebook friends because I cannot bring myself to delete anyone that I no longer have a connection to. Facebook allows me to frequently connect and be informed on the lives of the people who mean the most to me, allowing me to be a part of their lives when I cannot physically be there with them. Another example of social networking in my life is Youtube. Youtube allows me to view videos and content that people put out in order to channel their creativity. It is an online community where you can share ideas with people all over the world about any topic that comes to the imagination, allowing you to view all different kinds of video entertainment in a social setting. The third example is the online site Omegle. Omegle is a site where you can talk to complete strangers and say whatever you like. As long as you're careful not to give out any personal information, it is fun to mess with people that you've never met and come up with any identity you want. These social networking sites have allowed me to engage in social activity anytime I want while allowing me to simply not leave my computer screen.
