Television

Television

          Television (TV) is one of the most marvelous marvelous of modern science and technology. It is an device that receives audio-visual signals to produce the s and sounds. Started in the first half of the 20th century, on has been developing a lot and now it is one of the most important means of communication as well as entertainment for of the people throughout the world. Cable, satellite and have really revolutionized the world of television.

       The most important feature of television is the audio-presentation of scenes or events. Television viewers enjoy unprecedented access to the world outside their own community heir own home. Television is the main source of information the events and situations of the world. It can present the I picture of the world. Even the development of wars and ion campaign can be broadcast live. There are different meals and programmes to fit the diverse tastes of the viewers. Vision allows its audiences to actively interpret meanings of programmes through discussions. It also brings innovative is of entertainment. Televisions present themselves as the jc watchdogs and help in forming popular wish. They are popular means of advertisements and notices.

       The other side is rather unpromising. Televisions may to present the reality of the world simply because they have limitation on. how much they can cover. Complex problems may L simplified or distorted due to editing and presentation technique. Television represses the creativity of the viewers because it doesn’t permit their active participation. Television has discouraged people from searching for knowledge and understanding because it provides them easy and less entertainment. Television also makes people lazier and varied in their social habits.

       Television may have effect in amplifying violence, society because it gives a sense that the world is a more place than it really is. Televisions tend to reduce the difference between reality and fantasy. Many television viewers w their time for futile shows. Even children spend reduced time their studies due to Television. They get their eye-c damaged. Programmes designed for adult people may Ii negative impact on children. Advertisements on television often exaggerated and false. Likewise, this mass communication means can be misused in favour of a political party contesting election or ruling high-handedly. Mostly televisions are be used as an instrument in the worldwide spread of the West culture and hegemony.

       In spite of these few drawbacks, television continues remain the most important form of mass communication in new century as well. It has become an unprecedented window the world. It is still a direct, personal and intimate means communication. Everything has darker side and there c chances of its misuse. How useful television can be also depends upon the faculty of users. Television should be used for the go of the viewers. Everyone should be selective of TV channels a programmes.