What Is Wrong With the World
When you look at the news around the world you see a lot of evil and violence. Why is there so much evil and violence? There are people who go into an establishment and shoot and kill for no apparent reason. There are those when their girlfriend or wife wants out of the relationship they resort to violence. The people who do these acts are depressed, unhappy, and sometimes medicated with drugs (legal or illegal). There are many reasons that can be attributed to the problem. Some of the reasons will be discussed here.
In order to understand the problem and to answer the “what is wrong and why” questions; you need to first consider the “frontal lobe” and the “limbic system” of your brain. The frontal lobe is where moral and social reasoning occurs along with personality, mood, self-awareness, and emotional control.
The frontal lobe functions are:
Impulse Control
Spontaneity
Reasoning
Planning
Language
Memory
Motor Functions
Higher-Order Thinking
Social and Sexual Behavior
Another summary of frontal lobe functions are:
Morality
The Will
Reason & Conscience
Judgment and Decision Making
Spirituality
Prayer
Worship
Discerning Spiritual Truth
Empathy
Altruism
On the other hand, the limbic system is another part of the brain and it controls or produces emotions of pleasure, fear, ANGER, reward, anxiety, and sadness. There are several different parts of the limbic system, but they will not be discussed here. The parts will be grouped together for this discussion about the limbic system.
The limbic system functions are:
The Sense of Smell
Appetite and Eating Behaviors
Memory
Social Cognition
Emotional Response
Sleep and Dreams
Addiction
Sexual Behavior
Another summary of limbic system functions is:
Fight or Flight
Lizard Brain (lower nature base passions)
Appetite for Food and Sex
Fear
Stress
Lust Impulses
Worry
Anxiety
Irritability
Negativity
Aggression
When you make a choice to react or act in a particular way the limbic system does not determine whether it is good; only that you want it. You may want it because it tastes good or feels good. The consequence of the choice often does not lead to a positive long-term result.
On the other hand, the frontal lobe determines whether that choice or action is good or healthy and the long-term consequence is considered. In summary, the frontal lobe determines whether an action or choice is good and the limbic system reacts to desires that you have without consideration of long-term consequences.
Some of the reasons for the violence, murder, unhappiness, hate, and evil that people experience or do can be attributed to a strong limbic system and a weakened frontal lobe. Many people react to situations “at the moment” and do not consider the long-term effects. This is because their frontal lobe is weak or turned off and their limbic system is in total control of their life choices.
Some of the causes for the violence, murder, unhappiness, hate, and evil that people do can be attributed to violent television programs, violent movies, violent video games, and syncopated music. Violence on television, movies, and video games has a “desensitizing effect” on the viewer or game participant; it turns off the frontal lobe. It makes blood, guts, and death seem not real. It is one reason that someone can go shoot up a school, theater, or some other public event without considering the long-term consequences. Syncopated music also turns off the frontal lobe. An additional reason is medications that often have side effects that cause a person to have a weakened frontal lobe.
The more the limbic system is exercised the stronger it will become and the frontal lobe will become weaker!
What is the Cause?
Television was introduced to the United States and Canada in the 1950s and the murder rate nearly doubled. Keep in mind that in the 1950s TV programming was not as violent as today, but it still had a negative effect on society. South Africa had TV introduced in 1975 and it had the same result; a murder rate that nearly doubled in the first 20 years. There are other factors for rising rates of violence, but clearly, it appears that television has had a negative effect.
The Evidence
Music is another problem that affects our thinking processes. It has to do with the sound of the music being syncopated. Syncopation is a shift of the normal accent to normally unaccented beats. Music that has a normal rhythm in 4/4 time with the accent on the first or third beat is good, but when the accent is shifted to the second or fourth beat it becomes syncopated. Syncopated music turns off the frontal lobe and then the limbic system takes over.
Another problem (and there are many) with music is how the same words are repeated over and over again. This also causes the frontal lobe to turn off. There is a good series that can be watched called
“Distraction Dilemma” that goes into great detail about the many issues with music. It is a long series (about 12 hours) broken into 10 episodes. It is well worth your time! Click here for the playlist.
A few of the statistics (the 1940s to 1980s) given in the series
"Distraction Dilemma" are:
Suicide rose 400%
Un-wed couples living together up 536%
Pregnancy among girls 10-14 years old is up 553%
Violent crimes are up 995%
You must be cautioned that you will be very sad when you learn that the music in question is not just Rock n Roll. Country, Jazz, Blues, and Pop music are all guilty of syncopated music. It is not all bad, just most of it.
Music that is good to listen to is music that supports, strengthens, and is healthy for the frontal lobe. Music that is not syncopated is good for you.
The Distraction Dilemma series covers this in greater detail.
Some scientific statistics about TV that will have you scratching your head are:
Is a major cause of depression
Inhibits speech development
Cause of emotional problems
Makes you eat more
Lowers self-esteem and confidence
Increases desire for cosmetic surgery
Makes you crave sugary foods
Stresses the body
Cause sleep deprivation
Has doubled the murder rate in Western societies
Stunt growth of children's brains
Damages the brains of adults and children
Decrease of lifespan
Some statistics (2013) about TV regarding morality are:
Adolescents are viewing 14,000 acts of violence each year
200,000 acts of violence are viewed by the age 18
Over 6000 beer commercials by age 18
Ages 8-13 over 13,000 hours of programming containing sexual content
Media violence has been shown to result in:
More aggressive behavior and thoughts
More angry feelings
Less empathy
Increased sexual promiscuity
Increased use of drugs
Lowers the level of commitment
With just 14 minutes of fast-paced news that is negative, your stress hormones are increased and your memory is impaired. It will also increase worrisome thoughts, anxiety, and sad moods. When you read the news on the internet or other news in print the negative effects are not experienced. It has a great deal with the pace and the over-stimulation of the brain. It is not the bad news itself, it is how you receive it.
There is a great deal more that could be covered here, but the best way for you to understand the fullness of the information is by viewing Media On the Brain. If you want to purchase the entire series you can purchase it at Belt of Truth Ministries click here. A four-minute Trailer for the series can be found HERE
There is not a great deal of media that is good. Documentaries are the best choice because they do not have a fast pace with changing scenes every few seconds. Reading the NEWS is better than watching it on TV. Media on the Brain gives an abundance of information on media. It is a great series and it is worth your time and your money to get a copy. Then you can share with others to help spread the TRUTH!
Media is the means of communication and “influence” that includes radio, television, newspapers, magazines, and the internet. It has a tremendous effect on the lives of all people without regard to religious belief, race, culture, age, or location. Video games can also be included in the category because it has a great amount of “influence” on society.
Media On the Brain is a series that covers many facets of media and how it changes your brain. Some of the information and statistics will be provided to you and these stats could make you view the media from a totally different perspective. Watch Trailer here
Stimulation of the brain is important for the development of the brain of children. No stimulation or overstimulation is very unhealthy. It is important for adults with a developed brain and even more important for children to stimulate the brain in a healthy way. The media fails to do this in every way.
Fast-paced media (TV) stimulation is bad for the developing brain and can lead to changes that affect their entire life. It leads to inattention later in life; the more TV the more attention issues.
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