Opinions are divided over whether people can learn more through television than books. Personally, I disagree with the given statement. First of all, by reading books, people can improve their imagination. On top of that, people can establish their perspectives.
To begin with, watching television is not beneficial than reading books. However, books lead us to enhance our creativity. While reading books, they can imagine that they become main characters and dream of that everything in books. However, televison directly show almost everything which people can envision such like appearance of characters or costumes. My experience can be an example. When I was in grade school, I read the novel. I was fascinated by the story lines and description of characters. Later on, I watched this novel on television but, I did not watch what I imagined in this novel. On television program, there are strange costumes and unmatched characters that I imagined. So, I was disappointed by the TV program and feel losing my creativity. Not surprisingly, it is certain that reading book is better in providing creativity.
Moreover, many people, TV program provided viewer with better view and insight. However, people have the chance to erect their views by reading books. Many people feel confused by conflicting view and perspectives, especially social and political issues. Also, they think that they cannot make a right decision just based on what they have learned. Therefore, through the authors showing unique view and opinions on those issues to viewer, readers can learn more about social and political opinions. Consider my experience as an example. On the first day of my college, I met a book about economics. Economics theories are a little dull and focus on delivering basic concepts. However, this book gives me unimaginable perspective and insight in economics. While reading this book continually, my opinions are challenged and could refine my thought and understanding. Therefore, my experience shows that reading book outweighs watching TV in enhancing our thought.
All in all, the reasons I mentioned above, I strongly believe that books can offer more knowledge and various opinions to viewers. |