Video Gaming and Media

Well there is a distinct connection between the exposure to video game violence and the aggression in the minds of young adults and children. All of this has to do the the virtual culture that we immerse ourselves in every day. This is, of course, apart of the technological media trend that is the world we live in. So here are the facts, According to countless studies, violent video games produce a stimulus in the brain that accounts for cognitive arousal. That is, when those are engaged in a game of high aggression, their brain enjoys the feel of danger and risk. (MSNBC.com, 2006) Some of the conclusions that I can draw from the articles that I have read all point to the idea that a young mind with more contact to violence has an increase in the ability produce actions that have similar outcomes.

I myself have thought of some factors that may alter the idea above. Having real world experience in the matter, my exposure to video game violence has not enhanced my yearning toward violent activity. What I consider is how a person's mind interprets right from a wrong. A disciplined mind would know that even though aggression is a powerful stimulus, it is adverse in ways and therefore must use clear thinking. A person from a troubled past would have more psychological indifference and maybe aggression is alleviation during times of desperation. I would consider mental health as a factor, age, and natural influence to either increase their ability to inflict aggressive acts or not. It is an issue that will always be reviewed for the safety of children and adults. Does your mental health and strength help aid against unhealthy behavior?

Video Blogging

I wanted to make this look and feel like a real video blog. Essentially it will have all of the elements that a video blog will have. What composes this blog are the simple yet incandescent features it has, those of which are the video feed and the backup post text to convey the point. This one is about blogging, what it is and why.



Above is a Youtube video, made by some individuals, explaining in simple terms what a blog is. This is for those who are unclear about what a blog does and who operates it. Not only can it properly educate someone, but also makes the idea somewhat jovial and interesting for proper viewer satisfaction.

Should Bloggers Be Considered Journalists

I'm formulating an abstract for a paper that questions the idea that bloggers may or may not be credible sources when compared to that of journalists. I first made some noted ideas about the make-up of the quintessential journalists. They are the what we consider an educated and well versed individual. They have a formal education where they studied writing and critical evaluation to earn a degree stating that they are a professional in their field of study. this would give us the reassurance that we can believe what they report to be true. This gives the journalist that reliability to report information that is worth reading. the blogger on the other hand does not appear to have these credentials. Basically to us they are just an anonymous individual whose education level is unknown. This brings up questions that we can primarily ask ourselves. Does a blogger (or can a blogger) get the same respect a journalist can? Now this does not mean that they are not an expert in their field. We just have no proof that they are. Sometimes they are faceless citizens who offer only what they know based on instinct. But they can also be educated individuals who exceed that of a journalist. Now will this idea change in the near future and will bloggers gain this respect? They can be very similar in that they observe and report information, we just wonder if they merge at any level.

Internet and Politics

This is coming from a 2004 research topic where Europeans use the internet to form and research political issues. What I found is that only 8 percent were able to log on and willingly learn about the upcoming election online. The factors concerning this outcome where all based on age, gender, education, and occupation. What i realized is that these factors are extremely important when considering this. I drew some conclusions after thinking about each of the four criteria. Age is a major advantage to internet use. Our younger generations are able to grow up with this technology and adapt to it as it grows. The likelihood of these individuals using the internet is extremely high. Gender has as 50:50 ratio and even this depends on the education and occupation of the person. Those who have a formal education will be aware of the internet's ability to provide more information about an election than any other media types. Thus logging on for these individuals would be much higher. While those working a good job will be around technology that would provide them with this service. Also, those with enough money will more than likely own a computer for this type of thing. So what we are seeing is how the internet can be a major aspect of this idea. More research is needed to find exectly how the internet is influencing people and how much more people will use it.