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The Effects of Netflix

 In California of 1997 two men, Marc Rudolf and Reed Hasting, founded one of the most successful streaming service to date before streaming was even invented. Netflix, originally a online mail order for DVD's,  had an online catalog of movies and shows that could get sent straight to your house. This catalog have over 10,000 options to choose from, making them a big competitor in DVD rentals.  

It was 10 years later in 2007 when they first began to let there customers view movies directly in there home using the internet. Although they only had select titles to chose from it was still a drastic change in the way people can view movies and tv shows. 

Three years later in 2010 they announced they would start their streaming only plan. They also began to expand to Canada and by the end of 2012 they were in Latin America, the Caribbean, the UK, and Scandinavia. By 2016 they were in over 190 countries and territories. 

So within 10 years they went from a DVD rental service that allowed a few movies and shows to be streamed at home to have tens of thousands of online streaming options around all parts of the globe.

In 2013 they kicked of there own produced and exclusively streamed content with house of cards. now they have over 2000 original titles including some highly awarded and notable shows such as Stranger Things, The Crown, Bridgeton, and Squid Games

Streaming become a easy and convenient way for people to consume media. The consequence for this fell onto movie theaters. Lets people go to movie theaters because Netflix has such a large selection of

movies to watch as well as there own original content that is easily available. The original content Netflix provides is cuttings into the independent film industry. People would rather watch a Netflix original or an indie movie available on Netflix then pay for theater tickets and leave there home to watch it. Netflix allows for a more personalized viewing with movies catered to your taste provided directly to you home. 

Then comes the DVD industry. Before streaming Netflix mail order DVD were digging in to the profits of physical DVD stores. After streaming they made the idea  of DVDs seem like an inconvenience.  they also changed television. you no longer had to watch whatever was on tv or what DVD's and VHS's was available to you. Netflix allowed for the easy viewing of a thousands and thousand s of tv shows and movies without commercials. this caused  in increase in people dropping cable. In 2018 there was a 33% increase of people who dropped cable.

there was now a way to watch media from across the globe easily and in you r own home. it was another way of sharing and experiencing other cultures and ideas. It allowed for a broader option of entertainment then what people were used to. 

Netflix and there streaming model also stirred up how movies and shows were made in Hollywood As the actor Mat Damon explain in an episode of hot ones. DVDs were a major part of revenue for films. once streaming made DVDs absolute that took out a huge chunk of profits. this resulted in less personalized movies. Movies were no longer being made for specific groups of people because the risk of loosing money was to great. a lot of 2000's style chick flick movies like clueless or white chicks are no longer being made. 

Subscription style entertainment went on the rise because of Netflix and the streaming services that followed. Because of this movie theaters also made some adjustments to how they function. many theaters such as Regal and Amc have monthly and annual subscription plans. Regal has what they call Regal Unlimited which allows unlimited tickets to movies for 80- 24 dollars a month. Amc has Amc stubs entertainment was found extremely profitable and adopted by many companies. This includes some network channels such s NBC with there streaming service Peacock and HBO having Hbo max. 

With the here amount of shows Netflix has and there originals shows dropping every episode at once. the binge watching method was creating. this method of watching changed how tv shows were release and the amount of episodes. Netflix encourages binge watching and because of this there seasons tend to be around 10 episodes. The old average of episodes per season used to be around 22 now even network television is lessen the amount of episodes they release. Netflix created a norm for smaller episode seasons. 

Since there has been evidence on how detrimental this can be to the viewers. When watching tv for an extended period time it can increase the risks of heart dieses, and cause lower cognitive functioning. it also has a tendency to act as a "social surrogate" and provide a sense of belonging. binge watchers have also been found to be associated with loneliness and need for belonginess. 

Supreme court reflection

 

The Power of the Court

The supreme court is the highest court anyone can take there case to. They are the most powerful court in the country and on the globe. They have the ability to uphold the constitution which is one of the most important jobs in the U.S government. Nine judges appointed by a president with no term limit, some staying until they die. They take cases from low courts all the way up to the top. The decisions they make impact everyone in the country because they are making decisions based on the rights we all have.

The first video mentions the amount of cases they receive a year. I didn't realize the extent to the kinds of cases they took in. I figured those cases they received pertained to government bills and laws or extreme cases. They take cases that pertain to the rights of Americans regardless on how big or small. Since they at least view the cases sent in the number of the cases can be over 7000 a year. They don't pick them all to bring into court but that is still a lot of cases to look through. many of these cases are petitions asking for a retrial from a smaller court because they don't think the decision was correct. Out of the thousands of petitions sent only 100 are chosen which is a significantly small number in comparison to the ones not chosen.

what changed my perception of the Supreme Court was the way they view and consider every case that comes to them. They get thousands of cases varying in severity but regardless of who sent them in and for what reasons it gets a chance to be viewed and taken to court.

I was also surprised at the level of thinking put into the physical conference between the justices. They mentioned the thought put in before for there personal decisions but also the process of getting every thought said and considered. They put a lot of effort in making sure everything is thought through and everyone says there piece. Not only do they consider the case but also how they present there thoughts an ideas to each other to best come to a decision. 

The part of the video where they said the court can't just walk in and make decisions they cases must be brought to them and the issues they take in are often issues that have been rising in the country. I think a lot of the media portray them as a bunch of people who make decisions based on there own personal agenda which goes agaisnt what is said in the video.

The biggest take away is when they said that a rhetorical case can make a difference because it can be applied to real life. Bringing in a case and arguing about it and applying to multiple situations makes all the difference because you see how impactful the decision will be. That it doesn't just effect the one case but many other situations in the country.

Freedom of speech: Protect Dissent

The smallest voices matter

 I think the most important value of free expression is protect dissent. The theory means that an individual has the Right to the opinion no matter how little other people agree with them and how small there voice is. They have the right to think it, say it, and tell whoever they want regardless of who it is. This means that people can have opinions of the government even when what they are saying goes against the government. It is welcomed and seen as duty we must do. This can be seen everyday on news channels and social media, maybe even a conversation amongst friends. People discuss politics and criticize it daily. If you turned on Fox news there is a good chance that they will criticize the Biden administration the same way CNN would criticize the Trump administration. You will often find news outlets giving people a voice to say there opinion even when it is very outlandish and not very popular. Social media is also a place full of political discussion for and against government ideas. Some opinions have big followings others don't but both are protected under free speech. Political discussion and criticism based on personal views are a integral part of America. No matter how small the opinion is it will be shared and directed straight to the source.

For example there are many petitions that went around during the BLM movements as well as during the roe v wade decisions criticizing the government and demanding for changes. They were large protests that were protected and allowed to go on. In fact protesting against the government has been apart of American culture for decades with the Women's suffrage movement and lgbt movements. It is important for Americans to critique and express there opinions to the government when things aren't going the way they like. Although those are big movements with big voices if you go to cites where those petitions were made you'll find hundreds and thousands of petitions some with huge followings some without. Petitions against the government and protest against the government can come from small voices, but they are targeting the government nonetheless and don't feel in danger when they do so. There are so many of these petitions against the government for pretty much every law and opinion a government official has ever made because Americans have there voices protected no matter how loud it is. 

Since we have so many freedoms and rights, that aren't seen in other countries. It's important to not how many places it is not only not allowed but could be deadly to speak agaisnt their government. Like in Iran right now women and men
are being killed over the protest regarding modesty laws for women. It is being documented in real time, so while Americans can walk the streets in crowds of hundreds and thousands to protest the government and demand changes the women in Iran are being shot down for it. Many places do not allow for any anti government speech. some countries may crack down only when voices get loud but there are some that will crack down on the smallest of voices. Any move against the government even if its a simple as speaking agaisnt it won't go unpunished. 

If this was how America reacted when change was demanded the country we know today would not exist. Our government, rights, and laws change with the views of the citizens. Even when a minority voices there opinion they have a right and are protected by said rights. From there it can grow or not. Many movements start small with a singular voice and grow from there. So it's very important that no voice is in fear to speak up.

This form of freedom protects the small voices and the minority opinion. Without fear of punishment when using our voices Americans have an advantage to never hold back there thoughts. Any individual has the freedom to speak out against issues they see in there country and potentially get a following to make the changes they want to see. It is because of the protection that Americans have that allow big movements such as Black Lives Matter to demand change and make noise globally.  A group can potentially protect themselves from harms way but an individual cannot protect themselves from the government. Especially if they are going against them loudly and alone. The protection of there speech is a Crucial part of American democracy.

News from media

 News Outlets: The top 5 sources of News

By: Aliya Feggins

In todays digital era, getting news from online media is more likely then getting it from a newspaper delivered at your door. Though news papers are not dead it is just so easy to get news on our phones and tablets. With so many outlets you can get to with the touch of a finger. Whether it is a online news service or a form of social media, news can be spread shared on an endless amount of platforms. Personally I tend to get my news from more social media sites then the actual source. 

1. Twitter

 Twitter  allows for millions of people to share ideas, thoughts and opinions. it also allows for new to be shared. The news shared can range from simple tabloid drama about the hottest new celebrity to articles about politics or the current state of the world. It allows for all forms of news to be shared by anyone to everyone. It also allows for discussion of the news presented to us. So it allows for people to not only hear about the current news but also see what other people think about it. 

Although there are some clickbait titles and millions of people who won't look farther into the news then the title it still provides a source for information. From acclaimed news providers like the New York Times to tabloids like the Daily Mail to someone's personal blog news can be found for free and from hundreds of sources with many different viewpoints.  

I also think it is convenient. It is so easy to just got to twitter and go to the news page and see the headlines of current events. From there I can decide if I want to read them but I at least have some type of clue about what is going on. not only that but you also see news that isn't being covered. Things that effect large groups of people but aren't getting covered can often be found on the trending page and I think that's news even though big outlets aren't covering it. 

2. TikTok

 TikTok is not the most formal place to get your news from but it can show insight from people experiencing big news events in real time. News found on TikTok normally is brief run through and since TikTok's algorithm is so exact the news on someone's feed tends to be directed to there interest and moral and political alignments.  On the users "For you page" they will flip through an endless cycle of videos they find interesting this includes any news that the algorithm thinks they will be interested in. A lot of times it brings a first hand view of current events. For example there are hundreds of videos on TikTok covering the Ukaraine war like many Ukrainian's posted TikTok's about the war and the impacts on there neighborhood's and lives. I think it allows for a more personal view of current events around the world from the people experiencing it not just news outlets. 

3. CNN

   Whether I'm reading an article or watching it on tv CNN is my go to official news site. I tend to use it after I have seen a headline of another app or heard about something and want to know more about it. it is a trustable news source and though it has a couple bases they are in line with mine so it tends to be news and opinions I agree with. I also like to watch CNN clips which I tend to see though other social media applications such as twitter. 

4. Snapchat

NBC and sky news are to places I look through on snapchat to get a overall idea of what's currently going on. it is in no way a go to but it is a quick and easy way to flip through the news. If a story happens to catch your eye you get a couple minute run through of the event getting the general basis of it all. it is Quick, easy and convenient. especially if you don't want to sit down and read any type of formal news story.

                          5. Good Morning America

I know Good Morning America isn't all strictly news but they do talk about current events on the show. I just like it because you get a full view of what's happening around the world politically as well as news in pop culture and other things. having it on while making breakfast or just relaxing in the morning is a very pleasant experience and I've been watching them since  was a kid so I'm used to the dynamics and structure of the show itself. I know its a talk show and not a super news source compared to the view and other shows like it I think it presents current news the best and has better discussions about said news.