The Social Impacts Of The Growing Credit Card-dependent Population

Nowadays, credit cards appear to be a prevalent symbol of economic and social class. Some people regard those who have credit cards as well-off. But in looking at the nature and logic of these credit cards it may appear clearly that these are but card representations of a person’s dues, debts and credits to different banks. Thus, these cards can also give an idea on how deep a person’s debt is. Instead of being a good symbol of high social and economic status, a credit card actually symbolizes debt which can make people broke. Considering this, why do more and more people continue to utilize it everyday even in the simplest and smallest purchases?

In a lot of ways, credit cards appear to be very helpful. A shopaholic who had wanted so much to purchase a gadget can just simply make his or her credit card be swiped, and the dream gadget would immediately be a reality. However, although purchasing products and services through credit cards may appear to be this simple, it surely has several drawbacks. Credit cards are actually very good temptations that drive people to go beyond the purchasing capabilities of their budgets resulting to unpaid debts. This can be because of the illusion that they can buy whatever they want to purchase without spending cash. The hidden truth there is that they would pay a greater amount later on because of the taxes, finance charges and other banking fees. In relation to this, credit cards also push some to become irresponsible in managing their expenses and budgets.

Although these impacts may appear to be on the individual level, when all these individuals are put together in a large group, say, a society, this surely will create a drastic effect.  Considering the financial crisis being experienced by the United States today, this predicament can also be examined through this simple problem, because as how it appears, this individual dilemma may indeed affect the larger group from which these individuals belong.

Indeed in several ways credit card may seem to be very helpful and convenient; however, this usefulness must also be dealt with responsibility and efficient management in order not to suffer major financial crisis that nobody ever wants to go through.

The Social Relevance Of Primetime TV Programs

Several surveys and studies claim that television continues remains among the most influential and dominating forms of media in the world. The Internet’s capability and coverage is widespread, but so is television. The very popular and talked about primetime TV shows are also taking the world by storm today. Some of the most mentioned shows in this line today would be Gossip Girl, Desperate Housewives, Chuck and Lost among the others. These primetime shows has influenced the way people think and behave. However, is it really safe to say that these shows indeed have some social relevance or significance?

But in trying to determine what the real social relevance these primetime TV programs have, it would be helpful to first determine how powerful such programs can get. In the United States for example, a lot of studies and surveys have suggested that the viewership of primetime TV shows have a wide range. From the young toddlers up to the elders, they all appear to watching different shows. This alone can tell something about how primetime TV can actually reach a lot of audience. Moreover, because of the growing open-mindedness and liberalism today, these primetime TV programs are coping with the growing unconventional minds and behavior of viewers. Thus more programs have become more aggressive, straight forward, and contain more controversial issues. Considering the reality that more young viewers are fond of watching these programs, it may get alarming and upsetting to think about possible effects of these uncensored messages and portrayals presented in such programs. Also, thinking that most censorship laws and policies remain questionable with regards to their effectiveness, it can be said that if not enough censorship and monitoring would be done in individual households, the behaviors of these young viewers would definitely be at risk of being negatively affected. 

But despite all these, there still remain positive influences these programs present. Viewers can get several inspirational thoughts, and these can even affect emotions. Considering all these aforementioned claims and realities, it can be claimed that these primetime TV programs have a huge social impact, relevance and significance which people must never underestimate and overlook.

A FORESIGHT AT THE INNOVATIONS IN THE INTERNET IN THE 22ND CENTURY

Nowadays, almost everything involves computer technology, and the Internet. Through the Internet, people work, learn, research, get entertained, among other uses. During its first inception, the world had no idea of its potential in changing the world. The birth of the Internet was originally brought by a U.S. military objective to strengthen distant communication and trace or foresee possible attacks. But although this was its original objective, it grew and became what it is today.

Almost everything in the world can also be accessible by just simple clicking a button which leads to a website. Education, business, entertainment, governance and a lot of other fields are being done in the Internet.

But considering this drastic development in Internet services, it would be unsurprising if it takes the world by storm again by its new and more innovative services. Today a lot of Internet users seem take advantage of the interactions in web sites. These users tend to visit sites which offer very graphic tools for interaction such as forums chat and message boards. These tools make sites more enjoyable and comprehensive. More people are also looking for educational and entertaining sites which will aid in giving them alternatives besides their traditional sources of information and entertainment.

More educational and entertaining sites may also arise because of the growing demand for these messages and contents. Also, since more people nowadays are having difficulties in typing, the 22nd century internet may also possible apply the touch screen technology which will enable even those who cannot type and utilize a mouse to surf the internet.

Truly, the internet is a wonder. And day-by-day, it continues to grow and expand. Hence, in the future centuries and generations, it will not be surprising for people anymore to experience and witness a drastic and more phenomenal innovation and development in the internet in the future.