Televison has been around since the 1940s, however there has been a large transformation in the type of programing that has aired since then. Most people like to come home from a stressful day and unwind by plopping down on the most comfortable part of the couch and turn themselves off for a few hours.
Although there is programing available that aims to educate and engage the viewer, I would agree that most of it is just plain garbage. But can you really blame the broadcast companies? After all television shows are a huge business and companies are in it to make money. Coincidently, t.v. shows that make the most money are usually the ones that are the most outlandish, drama packed or exciting. Remember, however this is a product of the demand of our society, and companies will continue to gravitate towards programing that has the highest viewer base and therefore creates the most profit.
Televison is all about entertainment and as soon as you lose that quality to the viewer another channel, poised to overload you with obnoxious and vulgar material is just a click away.
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