Chapter 11 Question #1

The current time we live in is perfect to explain what the impact of media on the public especially what is going on right now. Well the media is obviously the main source for all news, current events, and most information on basically everything. A generation is highly influenced by media which what producers take advantage of. So for example since we are living in the time of elections once again, the media played an exponential role in campaigning. They used media to reach out to the public to persuade one to believe one way and reject the other ideals of another. It was used by both candidates, Romney and Obama. Well if you look at the bigger picture, have you thought of where do you get your news from? Well this plays another important role as well because almost every news station is biased and it is obvious to see what news station believes in what. I believe the only station I know of as of now that isn’t biased towards U.S. parties is BBC just because it is a station that gets an overall ideal. Well that is how I see it, I would get in depth but this topic is very broad.  

Chapter 10 Question #3

One thing that stood out the most to me is product placement. It is literally everywhere. You see it in television, movies, and anywhere else that you can find civilization. So for a television show, how do you get the money to start and keep it running? I mean money does not magically appear. A great amount comes from sponsors. It is announced at the beginning of every show, during, and after. It is also obvious when you see the logo on every item that is on set either in the clear or timidly in the background of a scene. It plays a major role in sports and is continuing to grow. You can see soccer players, ufc fighters, and nascar drivers for a great example because the advertise all their sponsors and they get money in return. The advertisement is even reaching more to the NBA. Take a look at the commercials, the courtside, and also listen to the announcers and how they introduce products during the game. The NBA even considered getting major sponsoring on their jerseys as well is still in talk. I honestly believe that is too much and shouldn’t go that far. I believe they are doing enough to get their product out their but it is their choice. 

Chapter 10 Question #2

This is a classic argument of healthy eating in today’s society. It is basically one author giving her view on supporting what the child is exposed to from food marketers and as for the other author, he or she is giving the opposing view. So in this situation Wootan is explaining that yes, the parents may be the one to blame for poor eating choices for them and their children, but she also points out that the marketing from food companies and franchises aren’t helping as well. She morally has a good point but then again I believe that it really does focus on the parents’ will. That is why I agree more with Liodice because she is technically correct. Everyone has their right to freedom of speech and press. So they can push any topic without much restraint on what they are trying to advertise. They are simply doing their job and trying to make a living. It may not be an honest living, but the public does not have to give in to their campaigning. 

Chapter 10 Question #1

During the past week, I would say I have been exposed to media quite a bit, at least more than usual due to the fact that I went home this week. As I was watching television I noticed that Microsoft has been very active recently after the introduction of many apple products that have been coming out recently. So as for marketing strategies, they have used competition from another company such as apple, to help gain profit and customers with their new products. They put out products that look great and may seem better to the public just because of its technology. Given that it isn’t as good as a staple like apple products, it still isn’t too far behind. It is growing especially with the introduction of windows 8 and also the new computer/tablet called, “Surface”. Microsoft at one point was higher in value than apple and helped them out of bankruptcy just to continue this type of marketing.  

Chapter 4 Question #3

It seems as if this whole chapter has been based on memory, such as the stories and also the arguments of the existence of UFO’s. It all leads to the false memory syndrome. The theory of being abducted may be along the lines of false memory syndrome. The human brain is very strong and can alter the way we think. It can create these situations they we eventually may strongly to believe occurred. I can recall a story that I strongly believe to this day that has happened. But lately I have been thinking more because as time went on I started to doubt these so called “memories”. Well the story I remember is I drowning in a pool on a Sunday afternoon and that my uncle came to save me in his Sunday clothes. I remember eating and jumping in the pool alone and cramping up. Then I couldn’t swim and drowned. I don’t remember much just waking up and finding out that I drowned. But I talk of this to my family and no one seems to recall this incident. This sort of gives a potential occurrence of false memory syndrome.

Chapter 4 Question #2

These authors all give a great explanation in their beliefs of UFO’s. They all do not completely ignore that fact that there is a possibility of potential existing UFO’s. Some do not believe it more than others. For example Condon believes that if the existence of UFO’s is real within the last 21 years, it would have created more talk than it has in reality. It should be on federal level and should not be kept in secrecy. He also explains that since it is not very valid it should not be taught to children because it can disturb learning when young. Hynek believes that we as readers should not give up the possibility of UFO existence. That even these abductees may not be lying and can be real. Just because the evidence is not strong, the possibility is still out there. It just needs more scientific evidence. Alike Hynek, Paynter’s argument does not single out the possibility of UFO’s but believes if people were going to support this issue at least have valid evidence not just testimony and objects that are supposedly alien objects. These alien objects are not even proved to be accurate. So if these believers can find hard proof then it would be perfectly fine to support the idea. I personally agree with Paynter because you can’t single out any possibility because things may be real but it just needs strong evidence. 

Chapter 4 Question #1

I believe that knowledge and can be obtained but at different times. In a sense wisdom and knowledge are both obtained through education and experience just that one more than the other. So to explain this, I believe that knowledge obviously is obtained more through education that we accumulate from school such as college and prior. As for wisdom, it can be taught in school but more on the lines of experience. Knowledge I believe is something that happens over a greater period of time. Usually you think of older people when you think of wise people and it is true. They have been alive longer first of all and because of that they have experienced more. This includes life lessons so they learn from it and can pass it on to younger generations. It may not necessarily be from books as well. From experience, I think the things we learn in school gives us knowledge more than wisdom just because like I said earlier we gain knowledge through life lessons.