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Originally Posted by bluedragon  they show fast moving scenes where you see everything in "first-person" mode, just as if YOU were the one running and fighting, when you are actually sitting completely still and staring at a screen. That's what is allegedly confusing to the brain. |
I'm no expert, but from what I've read/heard,these fast-moving video images are bad for the developing child's brain and viewing should be kept to a minimum for young kids.
As for adults, I agree with Cylon:
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Passive watching of tv shows, where the content is chosen for me (meaning, the broadcaster decides when the program airs, commercial breaks, interruptions of "breaking news stories"----no I don't have tivo), doesn't feel good to me except in small doses.
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I think TV watching has shortened my attention span, and made me spoiled; craving instant entertainment all the time. The commercials make me irritable and I find myself constantly switching channels. It's frustrating and ultimately unsatisfying. And as someone on this site remarked, a lot of TV is dumb anyway. Watching too much, you can feel brain cells shrinking!
I think uninterrupted movies/DVDs where I am the "Decider"
are much better for the mind. But movie-watching, even documentaries, can be addictive also. The question becomes, what else are you doing in your life - are you in balance? So far, no internet addiction. At least on the internet, you are somewhat interactive and hopefully, gaining knowledge.