Wednesday, 4 February 2009

The purpose new media serves in society and its benefits are unquestionable. They certainly enhance the things we do in the sphere of society; things like online shopping, and banking make money and suchlike accessible in an instance. Having elderly grandparents means thy struggle to shop for themselves, so ordering food to their door is a huge help. Our ideologies as a society have adapted to this idea. Many were wary about leaving and giving personal information online in the form of adresses and bank details, but despite many problems still occuring, people opt to use the internet in this way due to it being convienient. New media is thusfore viewed as both a progress and as a hinderance; many use it for business, shopping etc, but when it goes wrong, new media is criticised. But the ideology of society is that whatever its flaws, new media and technology are necessary and ultimately symbolise progress.
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  1. iSsy4 February 2009 at 21:35

    Rincy..

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  2. Alison Moore6 February 2009 at 13:21

    Are its benefits unquestionable though?. Grandparents being able to order stuff online to be delivered to them is indeed a boon - not only in terms of that struggle issue but also preserving their independence. However, there's arguably a downside here in relation to the nature of community and society you might want to consider (and there are new-media counter arguments to that as well!)

    ..and true, the ideology is of progress = necessary - but is it? And is it always good?
    Anyone else want to debate Grannies and progress?

    ...and keep up the nicely measured ruminating Matt1

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  3. Alison Moore6 February 2009 at 13:22

    PS Please use headings on your posts as well as labels.

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  4. CurlyWurly17 February 2009 at 18:19

    I think it's a good thing for older people to be able to shop online, especially if they have little mobility to go out and do it themselves. However the majority of older people havent been brought up on using the internet, so may be hesitant about using the net and even may make mistakes, causing them more problems in the long run. Also if older people solely relied on the internet, then this would change society completely and might stop them from doing and seeing things because using the internet is less hassle, this over reliance may cause their health to deteriate.

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