Week 3 - What I've learned thus far...

This class so far has been full of extremely interesting, surprising, and new information. I found it to be very interesting that TV evolved from another communication tool such as radio. Radio had such a profound effect on people then as it does now. The history of radio is extensive, with many peoples innovative thoughts contributing greatly to where we are today. It was surprising to me that there was so many amateurs creating this new invention. The excitement over this invention seemed to lead to a great interest in it's abilities by numerous people within society. It seemed to be a snowball effect of creative thoughts and creations over this new harnessed power. It really shows what Americans have the ability to do when they put there mind to something. New information I've learned thus far has been unmeasurable. On top of everything listed above, the ethical issues which began so quickly after the radio was invented definitely made me think about where we are with media censorship and ownership today. Although it wasn't surprising to me that people began to fight about whom should have control over such a powerful communication tool, it was not something I've ever really given a whole lot of thought about, and it was interesting to see the views expressed by both sides back then and the reasons why we are where we are today.