Why TV, not Facebook or Twitter, is still revolutionizing the world

Re:Why TV, not Facebook or Twitter, is still revolutionizing... by uninverted on Thursday October 22, 2009 @03:59PM (#897529)

Classic game theory: it's (supposedly) a net benefit for everyone to watch TV, but for any given person it's a net loss.

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Re:Why TV, not Facebook or Twitter, is still revolutionizing... by cglee on Thursday October 22, 2009 @04:52PM (#897624)

Why is it a net loss? I agree that a lot of programs on prime time are trashy and sensationalistic, but there are a lot of great programs on television as well.

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Re:Why TV, not Facebook or Twitter, is still revolutionizing... by tomjen2 on Thursday October 22, 2009 @04:18PM (#897566)

Not necessarily, just because we have access to better tools in the west doesn't mean that television can't be a benefit to those that have previously had access to none.

I believe that, if choosen wisely, television can improve your knowledge of the world, give you new ideas and stimulate creativity.

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