Blog #1 - All about Media

-What is media?
-How do the media impact your life?
-Do you think the media has a great influence in your life?
-What is the one source of media you rely on the most?

In class, we have started to learn all about media. I didn't realize how much media surrounds me and impacts my life. Right when I hear my alarm at 5:40 a.m, I am exposed to a type of media. The next exposure is when I lethargically walk upstairs to pour myself a bowl of cereal and a glass of juice. Media is everywhere. When I asked different people what media is, the general response was something that influences people; a source of information. That's exactly how I would have defined it too. When I asked how the media impacts their lives, the general response was media keeps them informed on world issues and other important things going on in the world. When asked if they thought media has a big impact on their lives, I recieved one answer that didn't match the rest. My thirteen year old sister said media doesn't really impact her because she never really pays attention to news or anything. Her response showed how some people don't even realize the media is everywhere, just like the fish in water analogy. It is literaly impossible for a human to go forth with their normal day without being exposed to media. I remember when I was younger, I didn't really think of the different types of media and how they apply to the world. I think this assignment was very eye opening and interesting to see how different people view media and its role in society.