TV Addiction

Alyse Ellis

English 1311

TOPIC PROPOSAL ON TV ADDICTION

            In society today our world revolves around technology. While a few short years ago to have a cell phone or TV available everywhere was uncommon. Although, now to not have a TV or cell phone is completely unheard of. Our dependence on technology has revolutionized how we function as beings. For almost anything we resort to our media device. The time, latest blog, conversations, even the latest gossip is updated thorough our phones. As for television, this is available in our cars, computers as well as our phones. Parents have resorted to this addiction to calm down or bribe their children. Adults look to TV as a way of relaxing and familiarizing with the situations around them. This addiction is undeniable. Anyone who owns a cell phone or television is not necessarily addicted but on the other hand a vast majority are. On a more specific note, anyone who has certain apps on their phone belongs to that discourse community. For example, the facebook, myspace, or twitter apps. I believe this topic is crucial for investigation to merely document in a year’s period whether it is as much a ritual in the future as it is now. While investigating this topic I hope to learn more about the addiction. Whether it is more severe than I thought, or if it is an over exaggeration. I also hope to learn about any negative health affects it might have. Throughout this research I hope to shine some light on the health issues that may come with this addiction. I also believe many other people besides myself should familiarize with this topic to decide whether or not they fall into this addiction. And if so do they fall into a category of severity that is reason for concern. Just as media devices might be necessary in some situations, in other they may not be. Thus bringing the argument of when media is not necessary is it considered obnoxious or insulting. I’ve heard before that in certain places to use a media device in certain places is looked down on. I am very excited to pursue this topic not only for the benefit of myself, but my peers as well as my community. I hope my research is looked at as an accomplishment to better the community. As I hope that people take it to heart to better themselves.