Who are you?
By Cahaya
@cahaya1983 (11121)
Malaysia
July 9, 2021 6:43am CST
Weekend is finally here. Yay. Not that there's anything to look forward to as we're still stuck at home anyways 
, but I'm happy regardless.
Been spending some time today reading some articles online and came across one that mentioned about the complexity of individuals.
You. Me. Everyone.
We are who we are because of the influence of different factors. One thing that I found interesting is that one of these factors is media consumption. And it's a HUGE factor. Like it or not, we are what we read, watch, and listen to.
What do you consider as the biggest influence for you? How has the media influenced you to be who you are, if at all?
, but I'm happy regardless.
Been spending some time today reading some articles online and came across one that mentioned about the complexity of individuals.
You. Me. Everyone.
We are who we are because of the influence of different factors. One thing that I found interesting is that one of these factors is media consumption. And it's a HUGE factor. Like it or not, we are what we read, watch, and listen to.
What do you consider as the biggest influence for you? How has the media influenced you to be who you are, if at all?10 people like this
9 responses
@LadyDuck (458976)
• Switzerland
12 Jul 21
@cahaya1983 When I read a "fact" I search different sources, some are still serious sources.
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@cahaya1983 (11121)
• Malaysia
12 Jul 21
@LadyDuck I'm also very careful about my news sources. I read both the mainstream and the alternatives.
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@cahaya1983 (11121)
• Malaysia
12 Jul 21
Good to know that, Anna. Although there is also the challenge of differentiating fact from fiction these days.
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@cahaya1983 (11121)
• Malaysia
12 Jul 21
But I really think it depends on what type of media exposure we get. I'm very choosy about what I read or watch, or even the pages I follow on social media.
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@nzlz123 (6473)
• Indonesia
12 Jul 21
@cahaya1983 i think it depends to ourselve, if we can filter what's good and what's not for us, then we'll be fine
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@cahaya1983 (11121)
• Malaysia
12 Jul 21
True, and that's usually a challenge for many people because they tend to believe whatever's being fed to them.
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@prashu228 (37526)
• India
9 Jul 21
No.. media don't have any influence on me..I don't follow news ..
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@cahaya1983 (11121)
• Malaysia
12 Jul 21
I can't stand not knowing what's happening around me but I'm very choosy about the sources.
but I'm very choosy about the sources.2 people like this
@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
9 Jul 21
Hmm... I don't know. I don't watch the news or read the newspapers. Sometimes @xander6464 annoys me by talking about Trump or some of his other political buddies but I pay as little attention as I can and still have a good conversation with him. (Usually about something other than what his topic was about. )
I love watching science videos on YouTube and often tell others here on myLot, mostly pony, about those videos... 
)
I love watching science videos on YouTube and often tell others here on myLot, mostly pony, about those videos... 2 people like this
I'm still stuck in my own mind.
@snowy22315 (170422)
• United States
20 Jul 21
I don't think the media influences me too much. I do get mad however, about the people who won't get the Covid shot.lunacy, and so uncaring if you ask me.
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@cahaya1983 (11121)
• Malaysia
20 Jul 21
That seems to be a huge topic in the media here, in fact
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@eileenleyva (27562)
• Philippines
25 Jul 21
I consider my upbringing the greatest influence in my life. My family is tightly knit and we used to celebrate occasions together. Most important in what binds us is our faith in the Almighty.
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@cahaya1983 (11121)
• Malaysia
25 Jul 21
Yes I have to admit that upbringing is often a huge factor. I think for most people that's where they learn values and principles that they carry throughout their lives.
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@cahaya1983 (11121)
• Malaysia
20 Jul 21
Good for you! I don't think media influence is 100% bad though, it really depends on the sources that we choose to access.
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