I found this chapter to be very insightful.
It was interesting to read about the story where the man went to pay his respects
for Princess Diana, who had just died. He admitted that the death of Princess
Diana had a bigger impact on him then the death of his own mother. The media
plays a big role in how we get so caught up in celebrities’ lives. We become attached
and always want to know what the latest gossip is. We become so attached; we
sometimes forget that the ones closest to us in our lives are the most
important. In the chapter is always talked about how people can take the time
to make sure you are still friends with someone that lives far away, yet you
barely know your next door neighbor. Communication these days, like texting,
emailing, and even using Facebook makes communicating with others much easier,
allowing you to sustain those close relationships.
Hey Lauren!
ReplyDeleteLike you, during the reading I realized how influential media is to people in our lives today. Not only is it influential, it is a large part of many people's lives. Like the story of the man and the death of Princess Diana. Its sad to think that his mother's death had a lesser impact on him than his own mother's death. The idea of how we barely know our neighbors is so true. Especially because of the instantaneous method in connecting with people far away is the norm now, we barely ever slow down and get to know the people that live right next door. I am totally guilty of that, and sadly, sometimes I try to avoid them so I don't have to talk to them...sad, but true.
-Rob