Here's a very interesting video on the cognitive effects of television on young children. Check out the results of his studies on young mice that were exposed to 6 hours of television per day compared to regular mice…and see how society is being dumbed down.

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Are we facing external cultural aggression?

In most families that have the cable TV, and these are the families where people who decide the future of the country also live, the impact of Indian TV serials; dances and songs and the paraphernalia of TV programs keep many hooked. ... I do not understand why and how a country that never stops in claiming such a great deal of excellence in terms of its culture, tradition and history can so easily accept to the extent of being dominated by what is most definitely no ... read more

Does the BBC have a science problem? « Why Evolution Is True

Every question was designed to put the guests on the defensive or to create conflict, and even reasonable points were phrased in an aggressive manner. Hasnt science lost its romance? Isnt this all a ..... TV people know this. So do bankers, politicians, and anyone else with some sort of power or influence. Those people cultivate the dumb and the profit from it. It sucks, but what can you do but keep trying? Reply. Dermot C. Posted January 28, 2012 at 10:06 am | ... read more

Does Peppa Pig make your child more badly behaved? « Kiddicare ...

Watching TV 490x230. Debate among parents about the influence of cartoon Peppa Pig on their childrens behaviour has hit the headlines this month. Those on the Mumsnet internet forum said they were concerned the programme was responsible for much of their childrens naughty behaviour, which they say has been learned from watching the show. Answering back ... Now I see plenty of negatives in the aggression and violence in Ben 10 and Power Rangers. I dont like either of ... read more

Television: Potential Assault and Battery on Character in Children

A young child is particularly susceptible to such influences because he cannot differentiate between fantasy and reality as well as older children and adults can. A majority of parents consider cartoons relatively innocuous, ... Continued viewing of violence may retard a childs awareness of the consequences of violence in real life and may teach a greater acceptance of aggression as a proper solution to conflicts. Television also frequently advocates mediocre (and in ... read more