Does Media Equal Real Life ?

In the article, “Media Equation”, the author writes about human’s natural instinct in giving electronics human like characteristics or also knows as anthropomorphism. The article talks about human’s ability to show emotion towards the object as if it would respond. The article gave examples such as the emotion we feel during a scary movie and also the movements we show as an actor moves towards us while on television. It then explains that our reaction has nothing to do with our mental capacity but actually gives credit to our ability to adapt our minds to entertainment. The article explains that certain forms of entertainment will no longer be amusing if we took it in a realistic point of view. The theory that is presented is that media equal real life.  Throughout the article the author gives points on how the theory is false and true. I believe that media equals real life.

            I came to this decision after I realized that media directly transfers into our daily lives.  Most of the shows on television are based on real life experiences and situations. When it comes to the internet, whatever you put on the internet can be used against you. Even though actors are not who they portray, the situations they perform open our emotional doors of fear or happiness. They touch us because they are easy to relate to and show empathy towards.

            In conclusion, you cannot deny the feelings, emotions, and responsibility that media acquires. In life there are plenty of things that give us satisfaction that is not the original art form. A hug can comfort you but so can a comfy bed. A doctor can take care of you but so can a reliable vehicle. Just because it’s not the original that doesn’t mean it isn’t as good as the original.