The Breakthrough Invention : Television

Riding a bike, writing poems, or even bouncing a ball, entertainment comes in many forms in every society, television is just one and has been influencing Canadians since it was showcased in 1938 in Toronto, for the Canadian National Exhibition. After first appearing, the progression of television, and the impact it has had over the past seventy-five years has been an interest for many sociologists, educators and researchers because it is constantly changing. Opinions and research of the impacts that television have on society are sometimes viewed as negative, whether it be regarding content, mental stimulation, physical health or many other factors contributing to the development of society. Other opinions and research suggests that television

Around the world, The United States is widely known as a leader in mass media production, like television and movies. There are very few inventions that have affected America as much as the television. Before 1947, the number of TV’s in the US could be measured in thousands, and by the late 1990’s about 98% of homes had at least one television set in it, which were on for on average, more than seven hours a day. The Typical American spends about 3-5 hours watching TV a day. TV became a way for Americans to either escape their lifestyle, relate to it, or keep up with current events. It has become a tool that the US uses to relate to each other

Television was invented in the 1920’s and one of the most exceptional innovations of all time. Meanwhile, it is going to be 100 years old in a few years and still retain the primary source of entertainment for the kids, prolific for the teenagers and matures. Likewise, it is the major source of knowledge and amusement for every class of people as per their predilection. Similarly, watching television becomes a habit of the people from the past few decades when monochromatic picture turned into a vibrant color television. As for me, television means more than just entertainment and similarly the same television plays a different role for different members of the family, they also has appendage courtship with a television.

Before we television existed people had to depend on Radio stations to receive there little bit of entertainment and news. But in 1878, the invention of TV began. The first TV made didn’t look anything like the way TV’s look today, it was a mechanical camera with a large spinning disc attached to it (Kids Work). But as over the years, of course inventions of different TV’s progressed and by the 20th century about 90 percent of our population had a TV in their household(). Television today is mainly used for people take a break from their life by relaxing and enjoying some entertainment.

The main reason we watch TV is for entertainment where we can view shows and movies. Shows and movies expose individuals to a variety of cultures and values that they do not see often. Another use of television is for information such as news, political views, and advertisements. Televisions inform us of news around our community and world, and also persuade us in buying products or donating money to a cause. An ongoing controversy has risen such tha televisions can be harmful to children because of the vulgar language and violence shown through modern day shows or even celebrities. Viewing too much television can be time consuming and may even discourage children to go play outside and be social. Watching the newscast has changed my life by informing me of the violence that goes on throughout my community. Also, a negative effect of watching too much television has taken up my time when I could have been doing more productive tasks.

Entertainment in the twentieth century is everyone sitting down in front of the television to

The spread of television has affected American households universally, which started in the 1940s but has continued to make a dramatic surge. There is a trend at that is being captured across televisions in households everywhere. Politics, reality television, social media and public information is being broadcast from household to household. Television has in a way become a mode of how we think and interact with each other. Television is starting to leave that bubble where it was strictly entertainment, now television is becoming a source of what we must believe. The consumer demand for television as spiked dramatically, in the way we view ourselves and perceive others in the world around us is through a television screen. Although we are

Due to censorship, the government provides technology to distract the ignorant society. The television or “parlor wall” is used as a replacement for real conversations with friends and family and according to Schmoop, “TV is the enemy” It’s meant to make people happy by “replacing literature, intellectualism, and curiosity” (“Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury”). Television also offers “happiness” because it blocks thinking, and most people are unaware of their happiness because of the distractions.

Television invented in the late year of 1927. One of the world’s greatest inventions, but just because TV is a great invention, doesn’t mean it’s always the best thing for the audience. Here are some pros, cons, and my opinion on TV.

     What role does television play in society? For decades we have seen many parts of our world rapidly going through changes in technology. Today’s society has been transformed by means of communication and the available information through mass media. Most Americans rely on television for news, sports, and entertainment. Television is just one of the many examples of how technology has changed our lives. Since the invention of the television in the early 1900’s, it has played a very important role in our lives. Having a television set in the home has become very essential in today’s society. We depend on it to entertain us with its sitcoms and to inform us about current world issues. The

“The social fact of television is the glue that holds together and undermines American public life” is completely true, for it reflects our society on how it presents itself. Television was an extension of radio, in that it was created to show a story to the masses.

“Television is a gift of God and God will hold those who utilize his divine instrument accountable to him” -Philo T. Farnsworth. In the 1920’s life in America, and around the world, was blossoming with excitement and shock due to all the new things happening around them. For instance, women were re-imagining the rules of feminism, alcohol was being banned everywhere, secret clubs were being brought up, and also the television coming to life. The television had to be the most talked about thing in the 1920’s. All because a random guy decided he wanted to experiment with things and later created the television.

TV, more commonly known as ‘television’ is one of the greatest inventions of the 20th century. In ancient Greek tèle means ‘far', and in Latin visio means sight. From my perspective and many people of the world television has changed the way we live. Television has brought many amazing things, however nothing is perfect.

The Television brought new communication and entertainment to the world. The TV was the first communication people could see on a screen but also hear. The Television was designed by Philo Taylor Farnsworth in the late 1920’s. The television had a black and white screen and was simple and basic. In the 1930’s broadcasting system like CBS began were people could

Then between 1891 and 1895 Dickson shoots numerous 15 second motion pictures using Edison’s kineograph, his motion picture camera. Later in 1895, the first public demonstration of a motion picture occurred in France (History of Television). During 1900, the word “television” was first used by Russian inventor Constantin Perskyi. He introduced this word at the World’s Fair in Paris during the first International Congress of Electricity (Bellis 1). Starting in 1923, Russian emigrant, Vladimir Zworkin patented his isconscope, a TV camera cathode ray tube, which became the major component in television development (Bellis 2). American inventor Charles Francis Jenkins transmitted pictures of Herbert Hoover from Washington DC to Philadelphia. Jenkins called this invention “radiovision” (Elon.edu 1). By 1924, Vladimir Zworkin patented a color television system (Bellis 2). Each method developed upon previous developments, each looking for a way to reach people in a more efficient way. The history of the television has many roots and inventors who were determined to reach out and embrace the world starting with technology of motion pictures working to grow forward into the world of television and beyond.