What are the consequences of attempting to fulfill human social needs through media use?
We live in a world today where technology surrounds us and controls our lives’. At the heart of this control is social media. I think everyone today has noticed an increase in the amount of phone use in each of our lives and the dependence that we have developed on media as a means of fulfilling our needs. What needs are being fulfilled and how exactly these needs are being fulfilled will be explored as the main topic of our group. We intend to specifically delve into the conversation on how Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs are being fulfilled or affected by the increased media use to lives today. We think that all people stand to gain from the information that we find and we hope to spur a discussion on how to prevent the takeover of media or how to properly use media without having it consume our lives. I’m sure that everyone has their own opinion on how much media influences their life or if not at all. I think when thinking of this topic most people would jump to the conclusion that there can only be negative impacts but so far through research there have been many positive impacts on our needs so far. I’m not sure that any definite decision can be made but I think through more research and evaluation each person can develop their own opinion on the topic.
-Jake Leinas