Internet

After last classes lecture, I learned that technology can be very scary. My generation has grown up with fast moving technology, so we have yet to develop any fears. I can see where older generations were afraid of the internet and still are afraid of new technology. We are now able to do everything possible on one hand-held phone. The iphone has created so many applications, the owner doesn't even have to use their brain. Although I am very thankful for many of the technologies that made life easier, it bothers me the technology that has made life "lazy."

Reality TV

After the class lecture on how American Idol and Reality TV affects the United States, I began to think about the shows I watch. I recently became a fan of the show American Idol. This is my first season and I'm completely addicted. Shows that portray themselves as being "real" always have a catch. They are real, but directors and editors are able to manipulate the situation. Same goes for the bachelor. The way the show is edited, it's easy to think that every is sleeping with the bachelor or bachelorette and the situations are lead to believe they are falling completely in love with each other. When in reality, the show ends and the relationship never lasts.

Globalization

One form of recent globalization would be the film slumdog millionaire. This film has influenced many people in America today. The film received numerous oscar awards and portrays what life is really like in the slums. The movie used real children from the slums. After the film became popular, the City of Mumbai actually bought the children and their families new homes. It is hard to understand how much a person can be affected by different civilizations without the knowledge of globalization