people who watch tv are more talented visually, its their heightened preference whereas musicians favour hearing and are quick to learn languages being very good communicators/ polititions and journalists this is basic iam sure there are exceptions any thoughts?
198763
I'm not sure which would actually be the cause of the other.  Perhaps those who are more visually oriented are drawn to entertainments such as TV or movies, while those whose auditory abilities are keener are more drawn to music and communication.
275701
At one time the media advocated certain ideas and directly  influenced and shaped popular ideas. They seem to support positions with rational discussion.  Now days at least TV media seems to take a more indirect approach. The impression I get is that there is always two views to everything and that people feel so passionately about their views  that a debate of ideas at a rational level is not possible. \n\nDont have any articles that support my point of view, but here aresome articles on media influencing popular opinions.
260596
Yes, charisma. And personality. And something more. They are highly talented at what they do. They have that special something, that "it" factor, that lets them share their talents with others and have their emotions come through in their performance. A special something that sparks the interest of the public, something that makes us sit up and take notice. It's what a politician hopes he/she has, in order to get elected. And it's not just any one thing, either. It's a combination of several things, like charisma, personality, wit, wisdom, appearance, talent, and the like that seems to have come together like a mathematical equation that works. These are stars of this world. These are the people like to follow. It is, I think, best thought of simply as "it".
45515
The feeble-minded ones, yes.  But if it wasn't for music, they would be affected by something else, like a TV show or movie.  The intelligent ones know the difference between real and make believe.
180791
That is just because you're easy to manipulate and is living according to the TV. Lots of people are like this.
536641
There have always been performers who don't write their own songs the only difference now is we get to see the selection process (all be it done in a more showbiz way). The only effect it might be having is the same as any reality tv show in as much as some young people today want instant fame without any of the hard work and see these shows as their chance to go to the Ivy and live the lifestyle that really doesn't exsist. It very rarely works out for these people.\n\nI think there will always be room for real talent and it will always be recognised (whether you write your own stuff or just perform other people's songs). These programmes are just a flash in the pan in terms of how the music business operates. They're this generation's must see telly, that's all. Real talent will always survive.
667217
TV - Most people form their opinions from it then are surprised when real life doesn't match.\n\nAs for me I like country music and rap.  Go figure...
291873
Television is not cool...no...Those who create television shows the majority of the time have some kind of psychology degree and they're more interested in manipulating you in some manner rather than educate you or give you pleasurable viewing...Control-control...that's all that television is here on this planet...It's an invention of basically less than 75 years...for the greater part of that most stations being government owned or controlled...Television, most of the time is very bad for an individual...People wasting living years and hours of days in front of the television being constantly manipulated be people...That's the problem, the greater majority of the population never had access to one and then all of a sudden there was a boom...especially in post war years...people should be out there living and communicating...they entice you with they're can you relate to this and that ...when in fact you're being manipulated by government psychologists who want a mind-frame for their region...Television is terrible and I don't like it much.
30820
At least, a book do not radiate as TV do. The most important thing is that a book allow people to use their own imagination. :-) \n\nI like to read a novel.
318145
Because sadly, they have forgotten (or perhaps never possessed) any moral values. Or they wish to (unsuccessfully) spread their oh-so-talented music choices to the rest of the crowd.\n\nThey're damaging our ears and theirs in return. Unfair.\n\nI think in a way, that's invading privacy. Sure, it is in a general public area, the freeway, but they still need to respect others' sense of space. \n\nThat's a pet peeve (more like an annoyance) to me too. \n\n:D I'm considering to play some other genre in an equally loud volume, but two wrongs don't make a right. So I suffer in silence. \n\nMaybe you can set your television to only exhibit certain programmes.
304213
everyone is special in their own way.\n\nMy thing is being a musician, with a recording studio..., with good ears.  There are other things that are "MY THING" and set me appart... however the ability to creat a song from scratch... and play all the instruments... Is a biggie.
221108
Our generation certainly hears more music than any that has come before with the constant bombardment of music in advertising, radio, television and movies, but we may be the generation that listens to the least.  Hearing music and listening to music are very different actions, hearing is passive where as listening is an active, primary focus on sonic occurrences. Since we are overwhelmed with music, we become desensitized to the natural beauty of the art form and give less attention to the breadth of sounds that we are hearing.
95546
You can take lessons to develop your voice in terms of range and projection.  But one also needs an "ear" for music to be able to hear when they are on key and in rhythm with the music, and I don't believe that can be taught.  And of course there's the issue of stage presence that is crucial for success in the performing arts.
521419
I agree.\n\nIt is very hard for me to watch MTV or listen to mainsteam radio.\n\nI am a 'deeper' music listener and you have to search a little for music that has meaning and musical quality. I still think here are people out there that make music because they love music.\n\nI'm not sure if your question is a question or if you're just informing us haha. But you are right on. But of course mainstream suburban teens will tell you different.
335553
They don't show much music anymore and likely won't play any more than they already do because they need to show programming that will generate ratings. The higher the ratings they get, the more money they can charge advertisers. Also, advertisers want to know that their spots are being seen, so the length of time that viewers stay tuned to the network is also very important. When they show long-form programming that is 30 minutes or longer in length, people watch longer than they do when a 5 or 6 minute video is airing. Thus, viewers are more likely to stay tuned to see the commercials. It's all about the money, baby...
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I'd say that TV is more popular than books because it is multimedia and much more closely matches how we normally take in information. TV is video and audio. You can see and hear it and thus more information can be squeezed into a short amount of time while also giving a much richer experience. Next time you're watching TV, consider how much you would have to write just to completely describe a single frame.\nLast, TV is also much easier because it's a passive medium. Reading requires your brain to work harder to both read the words and then interpret them into visuals. TV is already visual and can be watched with much less focus & energy.
307328
Sorry, I can't agree with you. I like to listening to uneducated people speak on all subjects.  It's entertaining, like watching cartoons, the three stooges ,CNN or CBS.