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By *ackformore100 OP   Man
over a year ago

Tin town

Affect the what we think?

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By *haved and SmoothCouple
over a year ago

North East

Yes!

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By *parkle1974Woman
over a year ago

Leeds

Hope not as I watch a lot of crime stuff....I'm screwed

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By *emofaJamesMan
over a year ago

London

I think so, I do now believe that I'm a petite Belgian detective with a fantastic moustache

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

Yes. Unless we confine what we watch to things we agree with

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By *ilsaGeorgeCouple
over a year ago

kent

All the media we consume influences how we think. Breaking free of the echo chamber is intellectual freedom.

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

No. I think most people can tell the difference between fantasy and reality

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By *ilsaGeorgeCouple
over a year ago

kent


"I think so, I do now believe that I'm a petite Belgian detective with a fantastic moustache "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Affect the what we think? "

No it doesn't.

I have however quite fancied walking 1000 miles in two stages after listening to a song....

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By *he love catsCouple
over a year ago

South Wales

Watch a lot of serial killers so I hope not

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

We're more complex than dimple Cause - Effect transactions.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I watch a lot of horror and Deadpool.

Explains a lot.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I should really stop watching so much true crime if that’s the case.

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By *orphia2003Woman
over a year ago

Tonypandy.

I think it can affect how we think a great deal.

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By *emofaJamesMan
over a year ago

London

Indeed. Forever psychologically disturbed by the antics of Thomas and his gang. Percy, Henry, Gordon and not to forget Edward. Damn awful bunch.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

And what we read and listen too etc ….

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I think it can affect how we think a great deal."

Exactly. That's how adverts work.

And especially the news media.

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

I never let my son watch television until he was 5. I needed him to understand between fact and fiction which he did learn at a young age. When he was abit older I allowed him to watch adult programmes and explain them to him. He had a good understanding and by the time he was 15 I had no problem with him watching 18 movies (bad mother I know)

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By *ackformore100 OP   Man
over a year ago

Tin town


"Affect the what we think?

No it doesn't.

I have however quite fancied walking 1000 miles in two stages after listening to a song.... "

Would you wear glasses while doing so?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think that how we think affects what we watch

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By *ellhungvweMan
over a year ago

Cheltenham


"No. I think most people can tell the difference between fantasy and reality"

The billions and billions spent on advertising would disagree with you.

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By *aggonerMan
over a year ago

for a penny


"No. I think most people can tell the difference between fantasy and reality"

I don’t think “ most people”.

On R4 this morning someone said that the producer of The Only Way is Essex, when asked if the disputes were choreographed, said the the people involved usually couldn’t discern between reality and fantasy.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

King's Crustacean


"Affect the what we think? "

Yes.

The most uninformed and ridiculous argument that someone could use against this would be that 'people know the difference between fantasy and reality'

Of course we do know the difference ( most of the time ) but that doesn't change anything about the fact that once you see something you cannot un-see it and you cannot un-hear it and you cannot not react to it.

We take in everything possible from everything surrounding us from the moment we are born and what we absorb affects us psychologically whether we are aware of it's effect and subsequent change or not.

To say that we are not changed is to deny everything that a person has taken in visually throughout their life.

Vision = thought = reaction/behaviour ( not my opinion a simple scientific fact )

I'd never argue that watching a sexual assault or a murder means that you would go out and perform these acts but you will be changed in some way by watching/hearing about them. If you are repulsed by a story you see or hear on the news you will be changed.

Emotional experiences change us. To say we are not changed by viewing something is the same as saying you are unmoved there is no emotional reaction ..... and that means you are saying something else about yourself entirely.

People get up in arms about conservation when Attenborough is on t.v.

Why do people try to convince others that they don't think about these things....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes. TV programs.

“Program”.

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTableCouple
over a year ago

Leeds

Of course. It’s one of the main reasons I don’t watch the news. I’d rather make my own mind up than be scaremonger into believing something.

The mr

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By *ackformore100 OP   Man
over a year ago

Tin town


"Affect the what we think?

Yes.

The most uninformed and ridiculous argument that someone could use against this would be that 'people know the difference between fantasy and reality'

Of course we do know the difference ( most of the time ) but that doesn't change anything about the fact that once you see something you cannot un-see it and you cannot un-hear it and you cannot not react to it.

We take in everything possible from everything surrounding us from the moment we are born and what we absorb affects us psychologically whether we are aware of it's effect and subsequent change or not.

To say that we are not changed is to deny everything that a person has taken in visually throughout their life.

Vision = thought = reaction/behaviour ( not my opinion a simple scientific fact )

I'd never argue that watching a sexual assault or a murder means that you would go out and perform these acts but you will be changed in some way by watching/hearing about them. If you are repulsed by a story you see or hear on the news you will be changed.

Emotional experiences change us. To say we are not changed by viewing something is the same as saying you are unmoved there is no emotional reaction ..... and that means you are saying something else about yourself entirely.

People get up in arms about conservation when Attenborough is on t.v.

Why do people try to convince others that they don't think about these things....

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Thanks for that stream of intelligence granny

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It is not called "Programming" for nothing.

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By *ynecplCouple
over a year ago

Newcastle upon Tyne

It can affect what I think sometimes but I don't think it affects my actions. There have been times when it has affected my mood for a brief period during and whilst watching the programme.

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By *iscean_dreamMan
over a year ago

Port talbot

Does what we think, affect what we watch?

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By *tephTV67TV/TS
over a year ago

Cheshire

I’d think Fox News and other right wing TV stations in the US do feed their viewers prejudices and fears.

I listen to James O’Brien on LBC he must have some effect on my views and politics. But I only gravitate towards that content originally if I heard something that solidified a view I already had.

My opinion is we will always search out for content we agree with, it’s just that content could radicalise us without us realising it.

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By *oystick-MCRMan
over a year ago

Manchester | London

I don’t stay over at houses that watch true crime.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Confirmation bias is very real.

If you believe the earth is flat and only watch programs in support of your theory then you’ll never change your idiotic viewpoint.

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By *nkyCplCouple
over a year ago

Northampton

Massively

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By *ansoffateMan
over a year ago

Sagittarius A


"Affect the what we think?

Yes.

The most uninformed and ridiculous argument that someone could use against this would be that 'people know the difference between fantasy and reality'

Of course we do know the difference ( most of the time ) but that doesn't change anything about the fact that once you see something you cannot un-see it and you cannot un-hear it and you cannot not react to it.

We take in everything possible from everything surrounding us from the moment we are born and what we absorb affects us psychologically whether we are aware of it's effect and subsequent change or not.

To say that we are not changed is to deny everything that a person has taken in visually throughout their life.

Vision = thought = reaction/behaviour ( not my opinion a simple scientific fact )

I'd never argue that watching a sexual assault or a murder means that you would go out and perform these acts but you will be changed in some way by watching/hearing about them. If you are repulsed by a story you see or hear on the news you will be changed.

Emotional experiences change us. To say we are not changed by viewing something is the same as saying you are unmoved there is no emotional reaction ..... and that means you are saying something else about yourself entirely.

People get up in arms about conservation when Attenborough is on t.v.

Why do people try to convince others that they don't think about these things....

"

Going to have a slight challenge at this one. You aren't wrong that - secondary experiences have an emotional response and we integrate all experiences - I agree.

However, a direct experience of a traumatic event can effect the brain differently and with much greater severity. Essentially, cognition is bypassed. A trigger creates a completely irrational response to imagined threats.

Someone with PTSD could sit through a horror movie completely fine and be traumatised by The Teletubbies.

So my point is there's such a significant difference in the level of 'change' in the vast majority of cases. It's relatively fair to say secondary experiences are harmless. Children's brains are hyper sensitive due neuron-density and under-developed brains. They could be more susceptible to both.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Hope not as I watch a lot of crime stuff....I'm screwed "

Yeah I hope not as the wife watches alot of serial killer programmes

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By *ackformore100 OP   Man
over a year ago

Tin town


"Affect the what we think?

Yes.

The most uninformed and ridiculous argument that someone could use against this would be that 'people know the difference between fantasy and reality'

Of course we do know the difference ( most of the time ) but that doesn't change anything about the fact that once you see something you cannot un-see it and you cannot un-hear it and you cannot not react to it.

We take in everything possible from everything surrounding us from the moment we are born and what we absorb affects us psychologically whether we are aware of it's effect and subsequent change or not.

To say that we are not changed is to deny everything that a person has taken in visually throughout their life.

Vision = thought = reaction/behaviour ( not my opinion a simple scientific fact )

I'd never argue that watching a sexual assault or a murder means that you would go out and perform these acts but you will be changed in some way by watching/hearing about them. If you are repulsed by a story you see or hear on the news you will be changed.

Emotional experiences change us. To say we are not changed by viewing something is the same as saying you are unmoved there is no emotional reaction ..... and that means you are saying something else about yourself entirely.

People get up in arms about conservation when Attenborough is on t.v.

Why do people try to convince others that they don't think about these things....

Going to have a slight challenge at this one. You aren't wrong that - secondary experiences have an emotional response and we integrate all experiences - I agree.

However, a direct experience of a traumatic event can effect the brain differently and with much greater severity. Essentially, cognition is bypassed. A trigger creates a completely irrational response to imagined threats.

Someone with PTSD could sit through a horror movie completely fine and be traumatised by The Teletubbies.

So my point is there's such a significant difference in the level of 'change' in the vast majority of cases. It's relatively fair to say secondary experiences are harmless. Children's brains are hyper sensitive due neuron-density and under-developed brains. They could be more susceptible to both."

"They could be more susceptible to both."

Im very interested in the debate... Hence the op. But shouldnt we (the clever bods) be able to assert with a little more authority about the impact of our media content on what and how behave?

As others have said. Surely the colossal amount of spending on tv, media and online advertising is evidence that they believe it has an impact on behaviour or they wouldnt be spending their advertising budgets.?

Why has cigarette advertising been banned for years if it has no effect on behaviour?

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By *egasus NobMan
over a year ago

London

Heavily yes as it can confirm your bias, or great fear usually, on the other hand, can motivate or give a positive idea.

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By *egasus NobMan
over a year ago

London

create fear***

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By *aggonerMan
over a year ago

for a penny


"Does what we think, affect what we watch? "

Yes.

We watch our favourite programmes or personalities. They’re our favourites because they reflect what we believe or what we like.

We buy newspapers that reinforce our prejudices, right, centre or left. There aren’t many of us who have genuinely balanced points of view.

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By *aucasian GhandiMan
over a year ago

from my dad's left nut (Warwick)

Yes I think I'm a pornstar with a 12 cock...if you chopped my legs of at the knees I'd be called tripod

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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago

Newcastle

Yes as some act it out as if they've been inspired by it

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By *ansoffateMan
over a year ago

Sagittarius A


"Affect the what we think?

Yes.

The most uninformed and ridiculous argument that someone could use against this would be that 'people know the difference between fantasy and reality'

Of course we do know the difference ( most of the time ) but that doesn't change anything about the fact that once you see something you cannot un-see it and you cannot un-hear it and you cannot not react to it.

We take in everything possible from everything surrounding us from the moment we are born and what we absorb affects us psychologically whether we are aware of it's effect and subsequent change or not.

To say that we are not changed is to deny everything that a person has taken in visually throughout their life.

Vision = thought = reaction/behaviour ( not my opinion a simple scientific fact )

I'd never argue that watching a sexual assault or a murder means that you would go out and perform these acts but you will be changed in some way by watching/hearing about them. If you are repulsed by a story you see or hear on the news you will be changed.

Emotional experiences change us. To say we are not changed by viewing something is the same as saying you are unmoved there is no emotional reaction ..... and that means you are saying something else about yourself entirely.

People get up in arms about conservation when Attenborough is on t.v.

Why do people try to convince others that they don't think about these things....

Going to have a slight challenge at this one. You aren't wrong that - secondary experiences have an emotional response and we integrate all experiences - I agree.

However, a direct experience of a traumatic event can effect the brain differently and with much greater severity. Essentially, cognition is bypassed. A trigger creates a completely irrational response to imagined threats.

Someone with PTSD could sit through a horror movie completely fine and be traumatised by The Teletubbies.

So my point is there's such a significant difference in the level of 'change' in the vast majority of cases. It's relatively fair to say secondary experiences are harmless. Children's brains are hyper sensitive due neuron-density and under-developed brains. They could be more susceptible to both.

"They could be more susceptible to both."

Im very interested in the debate... Hence the op. But shouldnt we (the clever bods) be able to assert with a little more authority about the impact of our media content on what and how behave?

As others have said. Surely the colossal amount of spending on tv, media and online advertising is evidence that they believe it has an impact on behaviour or they wouldnt be spending their advertising budgets.?

Why has cigarette advertising been banned for years if it has no effect on behaviour? "

Very good points. There's a level of persuasive narrative in advertising though and we live a consumerist society so we are conditioned continuously to respond to that.

I suppose you could argue that persistent exposure to secondary traumatic experiences may have a similar effect. It seems plausible. I still think it would be unlikely to cause actual trauma. Maybe desensitisation to violence?

Interesting.

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By *nsatiable n baldCouple
over a year ago

somewhere only we know

I believe it does

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By *ythica69Man
over a year ago

northwest

Of course we’ve all been brainwashed

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By *oystick-MCRMan
over a year ago

Manchester | London

“It was going well the topic was films/TV then, all of a sudden he stopped replying”

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By *agneto.Man
over a year ago

Bham

Yes I now think I could set a pretty successful string in the Bering sea.

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