Class #3: The new Media

In the past 2 to 3 years, I feel that my life has changed compare the time when I was living in my hometown. When I was living in Hong Kong, TV, radio and newspaper were the most common tools for getting information about the world. Now, when I want to read a newspaper, I would go online and read the news about the world. On the other hand, I do not watch TV much anymore because I can watch the TV shows online whenever I want at anywhere. I also can download a movie from my computer at home that I do not need to go out and worry about the show time and traffic.

Nevertheless, the internet changed the way of communication between my friends, family and co-workers. Now I would use the MSN to talk to my friends oversea by typing or using video call. For making phone calls to my family in Hong Kong, I can use the internet to make a video call instead of making a phone call that might cut off suddenly. On the other hand, the technology of cell phone has improve much that it can take pictures, download mp3s or checking e-mails. In the old days, we would need other devices to do such things but now a cell phone can do it all plus making phone calls or text messaging.



I feel that the internet has provide much convenience to people's life in communication and entertainment. However, some people have a concern about the new problems from the new media. For example, the video Prometeus - The Media Revolution points out what does the society worry about the negative impact from the new media.