Garbage, Garbage, and more Garbage

The more I watch television and the more I mature, the more I see shows that have no point to them at all. Shows that revolve around celebrities, the making of "celebrities", or reality shows with wannabe celebrities are all garbage and detrimental towards society. But while some of us know this, we watch them anyway. Even as a huge sports fan, I am increasingly realizing that males like myself put athletes on a celebrity pedestal as well. While some of these "celebrities" have actual talents and passions that are the drive for their stardom, the rest of the people on TV are doing what they do for one reason only; to make money. The determination to make as much money at all times can be seen everywhere in today's society among those who live immorally. 

http://www.cbsnews.com/sections/60minutes/main3415.shtml?tag=hdr

After seeing this piece on 60 minutes tonight, it makes complete sense as to why our celebrities are wiling to sacrifice their privacy; because they will do anything to make money. Just like celebrities, our congressmen are willing to neglect our interests and take office in order to make money. Our government is turning into a business, and politicians are willing to sacrifice their "duty" to the people they serve in order to make money.

I think their motives are pretty clear. But as far as we're concerned, why do we just sit on our couch and watch these people who just want our attention so that they make more money? And why do we just allow our elected officials to get away with neglecting our interests?

I think its because we dont realize how these things actually affect our lives. Admittedly, it is very hard to see the effect of one person watching Jersey Shore for an hour. This is the problem. As self-interested humans, we often fail to see how it is in our interest to NOT watch reality television shows. If we want to do something, regardless of the reason, we are going to try to do it, if we find it possible. So while we want there to be more "morally correct" people on the planet, we arent able to make the connection as to how watching reality television is working against that goal. And why dont we see that? Because its easier to just look away and pass the buck. We are all always looking for an easy way out, and when faced with a problem or decision, its human nature to take the easiest possible way. Its all too easy to just watch useless garbage on tv. Its all too easy to just wait until election time to raise questions about your interests. Its all too easy to just follow a sports team that just wants your money and viewership. How do we fix this though? And do we care enough to actually fix this? It starts with learning about our flaws as people, and teaching each other how correct them, starting asap and teaching it to our young. But, having said that, the majority rules, and the majority doesn't care. So step one is convincing them to care.