The Great Katsby

It’s rare you’ll ever see someone speak on the benefits of Pop Culture, yet Steve Johnson (writer of the article “ Watching TV Makes You Smarter) highlights the positive effects it has this new generation. The author highlights that in order to watch Television in this day in age, we have to have a certain level of intelligence to be able to understand the pacing of the show and the complexity due to multiple plots. The word choice Johnson uses indicate that it is more than just a matter of focus. At some point, the author describes a show and uses the word ”analytical” (Johnson, 2005, pg. 285) to explain the relief of analytical work the viewer should do if the characters give additional information. Thus suggesting that some of the work viewers do is indeed analytical which states they are being logical. The fact that television has enhanced its plot, Johnson’s said “It’s the willingness to immerse the audience in information that most viewers won’t understand” in addition.

My most intense memory regarding literature includes the infamous Dr. Seuss book, Oh The Places You’ll Go . My brother thought it was time for me to pick up a book and learn to read on my own and as any young child, I was mesmerized by the rhymes and of course the non-existent places I could go. The words came to life, the bright colors only made it more convincing that reading was for me. After that memorable occasion, I became more aware and noticed how present literature truly was. I noticed both my mother and my father deeply entranced in books written by Pablo Coelho but I was deeply disappointed when I realized the content was too advanced for a young child. Though I was young, I understood that books did contribute to ones level of intelligence and wisdom, so I aspired to be like my parents. I took initiative by asking questions, “Dad, what is this book about?” or “Mom, why do you like that author so much” but I was never pleased with the response. I attended a school where