Annotated Links Post

Mediabully here droppin’ links to you guys like it’s hot. These are the pages that guided me to bring you such an awesome blog. Youtube doesn’t really count as an “intellectual” link but I thought I’d give it a shout out regardless. Anywho, check out these media goodies:

1) http://hubpages.com/hub/Mass-Media-Influence-on-Society

This website goes above and beyond in describing the relationship the media has with society. I’m especially impressed with this websites because it describes in simple detail how the media works, shedding light on how only 5 major companies monopolize 95% of the industry. It also goes into details on how the media effects society by specifically bringing topics about how the media targets young people, advertising and hunger, and how the media works in the political arena.

2) http://www.eruptingmind.com/effects-of-tv-on-brain/

Love this site! Not only is it eye-catching with the pictures and videos but it is very informative. While it doesn’t delve too deep into a subject, it is able to provide an analysis for a variety of subjects. Some include topics of television acting as a medium for hypnosis. It even brings in scientific evidence on how your brain works and adapts this towards the medium’s power of hypnosis. It also goes into the topic of how the army used the media to create violent soldiers. I find this site very informative and engaging.

3) http://www.nyu.edu/classes/stephens/History%20of%20Television%20page.htm

While this site doesn’t relate specifically on how the media influences society it provides an important piece to my blog because it provides information on media’s history. It focuses specifically on television which my blog has been about.

4) http://www.eruptingmind.com/reptilian-brain-behavior/

This site is also very eye-catching but what I enjoy most about this site is that it brings in topics specifically about how advertisers are able to trigger behavior. The three main examples it uses are sex, power, and money.

5) http://www.ur.umich.edu/9798/Oct22_97/media.htm

This article is a must read. It sheds light on the media’s influence on eating disorders. There has obviously been a rise and this article does justice in explaining the situation thoroughly. It brings in the medium of fashion magazines and television.

6) http://www.media-awareness.ca/english/issues/violence/effects_media_violence.cfm

This sites sheds light on media violence. It’s a big issue and a topic that has been debated thousands of times, even in criminal court proceedings. So does the media bring out aggressive behavior in people, specifically children in this article? Read it and find out. If you already know, read it and find out how. This site also provides case examples that is able to prove its point on the effects of media violence.

7) http://dieoff.org/page24.htm

Short and to the point is the only way to describe this article. Saying that, the site was very useful in providing for many interesting blogs to write about. With an article titled “Brainwashing”, this site provides information on how the media can brainwash individuals. It even follows a scientist who followed this and talks about an experiment that backs up his findings on brainwashing.

So those were 7 useful links. Check them out if you need/want more information on the media and its influence on society.

Until next time, Ayo

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