From Cartoons to Critical Thinking - My media life

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When I reflect on my earliest memories of interacting with media, I vaguely remember Tom and Jerry. Television was my first experience with media, and as a child, I was obsessed with cartoons. They not only catered to my childhood fantasies but also fueled my imagination and molded my perception of the world at that time.

As a child, my media exposure wasn’t limited to just television. Unlike most children who dive into children's books, my first exposure to reading came from newspapers. Filled with black-and-white characters narrating grown-up problems. While I didn't understand everything, I still gravitated toward snippets of information. Over time, I understood a pattern in the mainstream narrative that seemingly worked to social engineer certain narratives. 

The transition from printed media to digital media felt natural to me. I saw digital media as an extension of our three-dimensional reality. I tend to limit my digital presence to two platforms: WordPress and Twitter. Since I do not resonate with the idea of Social Media, I am not a heavy consumer of distorted and degenerative content many of these platforms serve.    

But I do enjoy one thing- memes!

Memes may appear harmless but the potential to shape the collective consciousness should not be taken lightly. They deliver quick, influential, and impactful ideologies. Therefore, I have deepened my discernment when it comes to identifying false narratives and the truth.

My media life has evolved me from the innocent wonderer of cartoons to a critical thinker. Despite the nature of the medium it is delivered, media is a powerful tool been used for centuries to shape the outcome of society. 


Comments

  1. Brenda Ugochi25 January 2025 at 08:28

    Insightful. Very much like you, I did read the daily paper as a child.

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  2. Cesilia27 January 2025 at 05:28

    When I was younger I loved Tom and Jerry.

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  3. Johannes28 January 2025 at 01:25

    Very thrilling sights of Media Experiences. I didn't think of Television as a media consumption.

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  4. Nitesh kumar Tharu29 January 2025 at 10:53

    Your evolution from cartoon lover to critical thinker beautifully captures the power and impact of media.

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  5. Emma23 February 2025 at 03:22

    Nice sights!

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