W9.1 April 29 (Mon)/Classroom Q&A—CHENG SHIYI

Q1：How does media (TV, Internet) teach us how to act and where we fit in the society? 

A1：The media, especially television and the Internet, play an important role in teaching us how to behave and adapt to society. They shape our values and norms of behavior by presenting desirable models of behavior, ethical standards and social expectations. For example, the study of media violence(Effects of violence in mass media) also means television violence. It refers to the violent content that appears in television programs, including action violence and verbal violence. Such content may negatively affect the psychological and socio-behavioral development of viewers, especially children and adolescents. Studies by psychologists have shown that prolonged viewing of television violence may lead to mood swings among viewers, affect their self-perception, self-esteem and trust, and may even increase their aggressiveness and irritability.However, the media is also one of the main ways for us to obtain social information and knowledge about cultural changes and technological development, which can help us better adapt and integrate into society. In facing the process of recognizing media information, we as receivers should also maintain critical thinking and treat the information conveyed by the media cautiously so as not to be misled.

Q2：Why? What did Twain mean by that?

A2：The different roles of law and custom in social norms. He likened the law to "sand," meaning that it may be loose and changeable, and that its sanctions may sometimes be circumvented or evaded. He compared customs to "stones", which are solid and unshakable. 

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