By far being the most credential based article, Violent Video Games:
"The Effects on Youth,and Public Policy Implications", provided a well sourced and evidence based argument on why video games are potentially harmful for all audiences, and specifically younger audiences. The article goes into detail about the history of violent video games, when they started and how they progressed. The article goes on to explain different research and studies that have been done. Both concluding that video games can be very effective educational tools, that when used negatively may result in influencing violent behavior. I learned just how conclusive the evidence truly is in support that video games can push at risk people to become potentially violent individuals. This article made me evaluate what types of video games, and media in general, I will allow my children to use. The article speaks on the importance of parental responsibility, and I believe that it is crucial if we want to end violence. Parents must consider what they're allowing their children to view and how it will effect their cognitive development.
Article 2.
Article 2.
"Violent Video Games: The Effects on Youth, and Public Policy Implications", was designed to be a conversation starter. While avoiding conclusive evidence, this article shared the view of many sides. Including the opinion of Harvey Weinstein. Although viewed as a hypocrite by some, Harvey has taken a stand and opened up media eyes to at least look at the possible effect of media violence. The article speaks boldly about political affairs, and comes off as opinionated. Overall it impacted me by creating at least some skepticism of "conclusive evidence", that isn't quite so conclusive and by making me contemplate our society as a whole and where our violent desires are coming from, and why must we indulge in media violence. This article as well creates an idea of personal responsibility and not just excepting outcomes that we could have control over.
Article 3.
"Columbine: Who's Fault Is It?", in my personal opinion was the most interesting read of the articles. Although most of the content of the article was Marilyn Manson's opinions on media and the origin of violence, I found this article to be the most thought provoking and cause the most internal reflection. Throughout the article Marilyn sheds light on the Columbine shooting, and how his music had nothing to do with it. But more than just self justification, this article leads into who he blames as the culprit of violence. As he said in the article, you could throw a stone at random and hit somebody guilty. We're all apart of the problem, he believes. And I have to say I agree with him. We're so indulged in self gratification that we allowed the media to bombard us with violence, sex, drugs, you name it. And then when we see issues arising in our country, instead of turning inwardly, we look for the black sheep and blame them. Another thing that made me question my own beliefs, was what Marilyn spoke about involving Christianity. I can see where one might draw a death icon from the story of Jesus. And being in a predominantly Christian country, I can see how that might effect all of us especially youth. When taught that punishment is the supreme order of things, we can only act out of self hate or hate for others. There was definitely a lot of contemplative subject discussed in this article, making it for the most impactful and potentially view changing.
Article 3.
"Columbine: Who's Fault Is It?", in my personal opinion was the most interesting read of the articles. Although most of the content of the article was Marilyn Manson's opinions on media and the origin of violence, I found this article to be the most thought provoking and cause the most internal reflection. Throughout the article Marilyn sheds light on the Columbine shooting, and how his music had nothing to do with it. But more than just self justification, this article leads into who he blames as the culprit of violence. As he said in the article, you could throw a stone at random and hit somebody guilty. We're all apart of the problem, he believes. And I have to say I agree with him. We're so indulged in self gratification that we allowed the media to bombard us with violence, sex, drugs, you name it. And then when we see issues arising in our country, instead of turning inwardly, we look for the black sheep and blame them. Another thing that made me question my own beliefs, was what Marilyn spoke about involving Christianity. I can see where one might draw a death icon from the story of Jesus. And being in a predominantly Christian country, I can see how that might effect all of us especially youth. When taught that punishment is the supreme order of things, we can only act out of self hate or hate for others. There was definitely a lot of contemplative subject discussed in this article, making it for the most impactful and potentially view changing.
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