Gaia: Media & Technology - NEW MEMBERS HERE!

Hello!

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 23:14:55 GMT

Hello! I'm joining this pod both for the serious talk on media issues, big vs. grass roots, DIY, etc. and also for just the fun of talking about movies, the internet, etc.

I'm a news junkie and can't keep myself from trolling for news on the web. I don't get cable though, putting that money into internet bandwidth instead. A trade-off that is becoming more and more common, I think...

Cain:

http://Cain.gaia.com — Thu, 21 Dec 2006 22:59:17 GMT

Re: Why Do We Love Reality T.V.?

http://s2.gaia.com — Sun, 08 Oct 2006 20:04:39 GMT

I have done some work for reality shows, but have been so repulsed by them that I rather collect unemployment than be part of their base ethics.

Reality TV has nothing to do with reality. Participants are put into highly controlled environments. Their actions are manipulated to provoke dramatic and emotional responses. Through careful editing these intrigues are designed to build-up to peaks just before commercial breaks in order to hold over viewers through the advertising. Generally the end of the show is designed to get viewers to tune in for the next episode.

The best ways to hook a viewer is to us danger, sex, or promises of wealth. Its all about appealing to what Buddhist teachers refer to as "The Monkey Brain". One producer I work with calls it the "Brain Stem Response".

Ayla, you would be much better off fearing the manipulation and fantasy of Reality shows than fearing actual events in the world.
s.

Why Do We Love Reality T.V.?

http://ayla.gaia.com — Sat, 07 Oct 2006 13:40:37 GMT

Hi all - I'm Ayla. I don't watch a lot of T.V. but if I am watching I invariably watch a reality show. I started out with "The Real World" on MTV years ago, then "Road Rules" and they are still my favorites - although I often wonder WHY?

Re: Joining

http://barin.gaia.com — Sat, 30 Sep 2006 03:29:26 GMT

Thank you, Samme, for inviting me.
I am happy to join here.

Barin
30-09-2006
http://barin.zaadz.com/

Interests and Suggestions

http://r-e-volution.gaia.com — Fri, 29 Sep 2006 17:05:00 GMT

I am all about this POD =)

First off, media is a major link to perception shifting and mass communications. However, today's mainstream media is shallow, bloody, sexual, political and pregnant with corporate agendas.

We need more citizen’s reporting, honest journalists and media corporations and news wires with the goal of simply reporting, and not to make outlandish amounts of money via unethical business deals.

This POD is a start to communicating more effectively and accurately amongst us all. Please check out the following for ideas and inspiration:

http://people-press.org/
http://www.guerrillanews.com
http://www.gregpalast.com/
http://www.rsf.org/rubrique.php3?id_rubrique=20
www.silobreaker.com
http://newassignment.wordpress.com/

OK, more later.
Looking forward to what we can do together =)

Kim

Hi From Belize

http://envisionmagazine.gaia.com — Fri, 29 Sep 2006 15:39:54 GMT

I am Laurie

A native Canadian, coming to you from, Ambergris Caye, Belize, Central America.

The birth place of envision magazine

Belize is south of Mexico and north of Guatemala. Belize just celebrated it's 25 year of independance.

Absolutely Love living life in the tropics.

Have really been enjoying zaadz and all the wonderful people I am meeting.

Greetings From California!

http://ladybear.gaia.com — Fri, 29 Sep 2006 12:52:28 GMT

Namaste'

Happy to wake up this morning to an invitation into a new creation on Zaadz!
This pod will be lottsa fun!!
I look forward to getting to know each of you.
Click my Zaadz link and it will lead you to my personal webpage.
Thanks to all for sharing so much thoughout this network of amazing spirit!

Peace & Love,

Ladybear

hello from cate murray

http://catemurray.gaia.com — Fri, 29 Sep 2006 11:16:22 GMT

hello and a link to my YouTube page

I am an artist living and working in the UK.... YouTube is one of my favourite sites..

I visit a lot and include the music videos..animation..anime.
in my bog entries..
.....and C4Chaos jamming is one of my favourites...wont post a link you will have to find him..

love cate