Pop Culture

While the use of technology is increasing swiftly, things are becoming effortless, and our society is getting lazier. People used to go to the library to find books or do research. Today, we have the Internet that allows us to do our research wherever and whenever. There's no need to go to the library to find a book because we can easily order them online and get them delivered to us as soon as the next day. This change in technology has affected our way of thinking and our methods of activism. Today, people have everything handed to them. There is no longer critical thinking required to understand TV shows.  

Pop culture has become more useful to start trends instead of making a legitimate change for many people. Putting your story on social media can help you find a match for a bone marrow transplant or get justice for a stolen phone (Gladwell 2010). Social media can impact only a few. Acting upon a belief is much stronger than posting something on the Internet. More meaning and dedication is shown through actions than it is through words. It is much more powerful when people stand together to fight for what they believe. Pop culture has limited people’s actions because it has made it easier for them to express their thoughts but the fact that they post their ideas online does not mean that they impact people. Many people can agree on certain beliefs but if no action is taken then what that want does not seem to be important. When the four students sat peacefully in the cafeteria, it encouraged many people to do the same (Gladwell 2010). During that time social media did not exist to spread the news. Instead, it was all spread through word of mouth.
This event impacted many without the need of social media, these people’s actions spoke much louder when they were united in one location. During these types of events, you can also find those who are your real friends. A person can have many followers or friends on social media, but that doesn’t mean they’ll be by your side when you’re fighting for your beliefs. Pop culture has allowed people to call the strangers online 'friends' without knowing them. A friend is someone who will stand by your side and support you no matter what, not a person who just likes your posts on social media. Social media has made everyone worry about their physical appearance. People need to look good for pictures so they can get 'likes' and 'followers.' Even though some people may gain self-confidence, there are others who become more insecure with themselves. Some people set unrealistic goals for themselves to try to be or look different and they end up doing more harm than good.  
Pop culture has made shows and movies easier to understand which stops people from using their brain to think. Movies and TV shows are being made with small hints to make sure that the viewers know what is happening because all that matters is that the viewers understand the plot. It reduces the amount thinking needed to understand the story. People won’t watch a show with many characters because it is hard to remember all the characters and their stories. Even the interactive TV shows are being made to only watch instead of learning. In these shows, the actors and actresses think, not the actual viewers. It doesn’t do any good to watch a show that will provide you with answers because in real life you don’t get the answers to a test.  
It is inevitable to become involved in pop culture, but the more people do, the less they think. They are spending more time on social media instead of fighting for what they believe. Instead of analyzing a movie to understand it, we are being told about everything that is supposed to happen before it happens. Although pop culture may have a positive impact on a few, overall it has an adverse impact on many people. There is nothing good in having a couple of benefits and having twice as many adverse effects.