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Old 06-29-2008, 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by webwise View Post
Awhile back I read a great article (that I can't seem to find for you guys) about someone who got a Tivo and over time, found herself recording/watching sitcoms and entertainment shows - forsaking news and informative shows that she had used to watch before being able to choose her shows - and how it resulted in a decline in her mental growth, and causing her to feel out of touch with the world...

It was a very thought-provoking read.
I can definitely see that happening. However my dad, grand dad has always stressed the importance of watching and reading News and informative shows and they never really liked sitcoms. But I do tend to watch a few sitcoms.
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