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01-14-2014, 11:19 PM
(This post was last modified: 09-01-2022, 01:02 AM by Fearless Community.
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None of these issues are new or exclusive to our or any other generation. Sociologists refer to a growing awareness of these issues due to an increase availability of the media. I do concede Jarz has a point with regards to desensitization towards virtually anything taboo in today's society, however crime statistics have to be considered with other factors than the media in mind, socio-economic, population growth, and all things. You will see less mindless behaviour in a school of 100 pupils than one of a 1000. The instant gratification of today is responsible as well, there is little deferred gratification, and people expect everything to change instantly, and they demand respect, largely due to the molly coddling of their parents and the media influence on their lives. In a way I resent the technology of todays age due to the stresses it places on life, and how it substitutes for people as a coping mechanism.
http://www.news-medical.net/news/2012011...games.aspx
interesting study for anyone who wants to read it.
This of course raises the issue of do video games cause violence? Nope, do the cause desensitization to violence? It's debatable, i'd argue they cause awareness of violent acts, but the images presented are so different from reality, I wouldn't believe they cause desensitization to real life violence, due to the difference in emotions you experience in the reality of it. One thing I would say is it changes the amount of bullshit kids talk and the way they try to act, but then again that stereotype of the ideal male role is exemplified in all modern media.
Basic premises to live by; have fun and stop giving a damn, once you realise that those a-holes are going nowhere, except a ditch most likely you can smile that eventually life will catch up to them. If somebody gets aggressive with you, defuse the situation, apologise if you have to (pride can fuck off), learn the signs of when you can't defuse it, or when you should run, it's not cowardice if he has fifteen mates ready to stab you, it's being smart. If you can't defuse it defend yourself as best you can, the majority of situations can be defused by talking, most people are too scared to throw the first punch so they will try to provoke you. Best bet really is to avoid it, it's not fun, and it's not clever to fight everyone and everything, it hurts and everybody gets jacked up, hell you can even end up in a police cell for taking it to far, when they were the aggressor.
Just lead a good life, and stop worrying about shit you can't change, be a better person, be courteous and considerate, and never say anything to anyone you can't back up, because one day someone will call you on it.
http://www.news-medical.net/news/2012011...games.aspx
interesting study for anyone who wants to read it.
This of course raises the issue of do video games cause violence? Nope, do the cause desensitization to violence? It's debatable, i'd argue they cause awareness of violent acts, but the images presented are so different from reality, I wouldn't believe they cause desensitization to real life violence, due to the difference in emotions you experience in the reality of it. One thing I would say is it changes the amount of bullshit kids talk and the way they try to act, but then again that stereotype of the ideal male role is exemplified in all modern media.
Basic premises to live by; have fun and stop giving a damn, once you realise that those a-holes are going nowhere, except a ditch most likely you can smile that eventually life will catch up to them. If somebody gets aggressive with you, defuse the situation, apologise if you have to (pride can fuck off), learn the signs of when you can't defuse it, or when you should run, it's not cowardice if he has fifteen mates ready to stab you, it's being smart. If you can't defuse it defend yourself as best you can, the majority of situations can be defused by talking, most people are too scared to throw the first punch so they will try to provoke you. Best bet really is to avoid it, it's not fun, and it's not clever to fight everyone and everything, it hurts and everybody gets jacked up, hell you can even end up in a police cell for taking it to far, when they were the aggressor.
Just lead a good life, and stop worrying about shit you can't change, be a better person, be courteous and considerate, and never say anything to anyone you can't back up, because one day someone will call you on it.