I would like to think that with advances in technology and research, our beliefs would advance as well. A blissful thought, I know, but it’s depressing to see just how wrong I am.
Take for example, the Hunger Games racism squabble. If you haven’t heard, many Hunger Games fans are complaining about the races depicted of two characters, Rue and Cinna, in the recently debuted movie.
Take a look for yourself:
http://jezebel.com/5896408/racist-hunger-games-fans-dont-care-how-much-money-the-movie-made
If you have read The Hunger Games, I hope you catch the irony in this response. Author Suzanne Collins based the conflicts in the trilogy on the evils of human nature in an attempt to warn society of our potential downfall. And here we are proving her right.
As a media guru, I can’t help but comment on the powerful presence social media can have on issues like these. Perceptions on social issues can multiply and be shared in a stunning new way but as we see in this case, it’s not always in the best light.
As a media guru, I can’t help but comment on the powerful presence social media can have on issues like these. Perceptions on social issues can multiply and be shared in a stunning new way but as we see in this case, it’s not always in the best light.
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