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Reconsidering Giving Our Time To Fake Reality
As we indulge in our favourite reality shows, we can ask ourselves:
- What do I enjoy about this show and what emotions does it elicit?
- What appeals to me about these characters and their role in the show?
- Would I make different choices than these characters? If so, why?
Reality shows are ironically named because they are often far from realistic scenarios. Even though these programs are guilty pleasures for so many, we can use them as good conversation starters with friends and as food for thought within our own minds as we consider our values and how to live in ways that demonstrate those values.
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The Pull Factor
Reality shows keep us coming back, week after week. We want to know who said what to whom, which person betrayed another or who compromised their alliances or made a shady decision that influenced other people. It’s all about the best and worst of human behaviour; it is an observational psycholog...
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The Impact On Culture
Television and all other forms of media have an impact on our thoughts, opinions, and behaviours. There is no doubt that what we take in for entertainment and information influences the way we think about the world around us. Our minds are designed to synthesize boatloads of information every day...
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Fake Reality, Real Consequences
Beyond the daily information we absorb, we are also influenced by our prior life experiences, our family of origin, the environment we are raised in and a slew of other cultural and genetic factors. These interpersonal and dire...
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The Effect Of Reality Shows
Millions of people around the world tune in to reality shows and have been watching for decades. What started out as an experiment has turned into mainstream programming and as a culture, we can’t get enough of it.
Is there any personal or societal cost to our ongoing fascination with reali...
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Key Takeaways
- People are often drawn to reality TV because they enjoy the drama and relate to difficult decision-making.
- The theme of self-interest vs. self-sacrifice runs through many reality shows.
- Reality shows often lead people to reflect on what they might do in a similar situation, w...
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