Class discussion: Television
TV has influenced American society dramatically. Watching TV has made Americans more sedentary, which means sitting for a long period of time without moving around too much. The TV shows, one after another, can cause people to watch for hours without realizing the time, because of how captivating TV can be.  This goes hand-in-hand with the fact that TV has made America a more indoor society. People do not need to leave the house as often for entertainment, church, or much needed fresh air when they have the magnetic pull of TV, with programming 24 hours a day.  Even though watching a TV show can be a solitary experience, the fact that many individuals are watching the same show across the nation can create a shared culture among American citizens. This is not only through news and sports, but also fictional television series. Someone living in one part of America can travel to the opposite part of the country and make a comment about "Breaking Bad", for example, and it would provide a connection to another individual who also watched the series.  Television may not be the most productive use of time, but it allows for the sharing of cultural experiences.