how has entertainment ruined our society?

Wally Gower: i think that it is. i agree that art imitates life, but much of the entertainment these days is not even close to art and life is starting to imitate entertainment. there have always been many forms of entertainment, but they were seen as a privilege until recently. entertainment is ruining society because its taking the place of real life. people would rather watch other people live than actually do it themselves. i'm as guilty as anyone of this. its just right at our fingertips 24 hours a day and there is no need to go out and receive real stimulation from real people....Show more

Thomas Riner: A lot of people can't think for themselves and look to other people to tell them what they think. This also helps people become biased.

Elden Dedon: haha I'm writing this essay right now too.....hm. I guess I would say that entertainment has both a positive and negative effect on society. entertainment could be used for good, more like the media with for ! example Dov's campaign for real beauty etc...and then it can have negative effects, i.e. terrible music with bad messages, pressure to look good, etc......Show more

Jamika Gregorio: yes

Ermelinda Stalnaker: It could cause ppl, to become to undisciplined. They might loosen up to much.

Elvin Weichbrodt: Definately has caused laziness to epedemic proportions.

Robt Heemstra: I don't think it has...