Hi again! This week i will be discussing on the development of media in the current society. This will include the pros and cons of the issue. I feel the answer to this question is depending on the individual who uses the media, how they use it to fulfil their purpose. Is it to spread news and information? Or is it to spread terrorism or undesirable things?
It can be of good intention to educate the public. For example, people can read instant online news and find out recent events happening around the world. Or they use it as a place to communicate with people around the world instantly, through emails or online chat rooms. Recently, there is also introduction of blogspot where it gives users a chance to air their opinions and views on certain matters. This is in conjunction of the allowance of freedom of speech practised by many countries around the world.
However, people could abuse it this privilege too. Some people misuse the blogspot to express their displeasure, some in the form of insulting people or making racial remarks which are devastating to a country's stability. This may lead to serious consequences like racial riots, internal wars so on. Even modern day terrorists use this media to spread their idea of terrorism across the globe, brainwashing many innocent people to follow their cause. These acts can cause alot of instability in countries, for example, more people will tend to terrorism and more acts of terrorism will occur. Inter-racial riots can also happen and lead to the distortment of the country society.
In conclusion, I restate my point that the media is a place for people to use. It is a privilege. Whether people make full use of it or abuse it, it will solely depend on the individual's mindset and choice.
Saturday, April 14, 2007
Saturday, March 31, 2007
Lee Kuan Yew
Hello! In this blog entry, we are required to choose a person who have made a significant impact on societies. I have chosen Lee Kuan Yew, the Minister Mentor of Singapore.
I find him unfluential because of a few reasons. As Singapore was developing as an independent country in the 1960s, he played a very big role in it. He introduced alot of policies like economic policies which improved the living conditions of Singaporeans at that time. for example, he established the Economics Development Board in 1961 to attract foreign investment, offering attractive tax incentives and providing access to the highly skilled, disciplined and relatively low paid work force. He also provided opportunities for industralization in the country and allow the creation of jobs for the people. Another evidence can be shown when he hired the use of a British economic expert, Dr Albert Winsemius, to help in the industralization process. Dr Albert then further developed the Jurong Industrial Estate in Singapore.
Another reason is in terms of national security in Singapore, during his prime minister years, he wanted Singapore to have a citizen armed force. He assigned his fellow minister, Goh Keng Swee, to help him build Singapore Armed Forces (SAF). This aided the security in Singapore, as during that 1960s period, there was alot of unrest like racial riots and foreign issues. Singapore has to depend on itself for its security.
Currently, he is the Minister Mentor of Singapore and continues to help in the development of Singapore by providing advices to ministers. Til now, I find him still very influential in the political matters of Singapore.
I find him unfluential because of a few reasons. As Singapore was developing as an independent country in the 1960s, he played a very big role in it. He introduced alot of policies like economic policies which improved the living conditions of Singaporeans at that time. for example, he established the Economics Development Board in 1961 to attract foreign investment, offering attractive tax incentives and providing access to the highly skilled, disciplined and relatively low paid work force. He also provided opportunities for industralization in the country and allow the creation of jobs for the people. Another evidence can be shown when he hired the use of a British economic expert, Dr Albert Winsemius, to help in the industralization process. Dr Albert then further developed the Jurong Industrial Estate in Singapore.
Another reason is in terms of national security in Singapore, during his prime minister years, he wanted Singapore to have a citizen armed force. He assigned his fellow minister, Goh Keng Swee, to help him build Singapore Armed Forces (SAF). This aided the security in Singapore, as during that 1960s period, there was alot of unrest like racial riots and foreign issues. Singapore has to depend on itself for its security.
Currently, he is the Minister Mentor of Singapore and continues to help in the development of Singapore by providing advices to ministers. Til now, I find him still very influential in the political matters of Singapore.
Sunday, February 4, 2007
Climatic Changes In The World
Hi again! In this week entry, i will touch on the topic of the earth's climate. Recently, there are some articles published in the newspaper regarding the issue of global warming and climatic change around the world. I shall not touch the statistics as it would defintely bored the readers. What is sure with the intention of giving the statisitcs is that the world climate is becoming worse.
Scientists have predicted bad future for the earth climate in the future eg. such as rising temperature, rising sea level which could increase flooding in many areas etc. I am sure all these information is related to global warming. What is global warming? This is surely a term which everyone would be sure of. Schools, government, media have mentioned the term for the past few years. Yet there are little public response to it. Most people have turned a blind eye to this prevailing problem in the world.
It has come to my senses that the world is indeed changing. Every hour, every minute, every second. We, the dwellers of this world, might not have experience such a change, but sadly as a fact, it is. And though we might not know that the earth climate is indeed changing, we need to do something to stop its progress. There are alot of things we can contribute, i shall not elaborate on this, these things are of our common sense eg. less usage of air cons etc. What i hope after writing this entry is that people start to understand the seriousness of the problem and do something to it before it worsens. I love this world which i live in and I also want the future generations to enjoy this privellege. I hope other people share my thoughts too.
Scientists have predicted bad future for the earth climate in the future eg. such as rising temperature, rising sea level which could increase flooding in many areas etc. I am sure all these information is related to global warming. What is global warming? This is surely a term which everyone would be sure of. Schools, government, media have mentioned the term for the past few years. Yet there are little public response to it. Most people have turned a blind eye to this prevailing problem in the world.
It has come to my senses that the world is indeed changing. Every hour, every minute, every second. We, the dwellers of this world, might not have experience such a change, but sadly as a fact, it is. And though we might not know that the earth climate is indeed changing, we need to do something to stop its progress. There are alot of things we can contribute, i shall not elaborate on this, these things are of our common sense eg. less usage of air cons etc. What i hope after writing this entry is that people start to understand the seriousness of the problem and do something to it before it worsens. I love this world which i live in and I also want the future generations to enjoy this privellege. I hope other people share my thoughts too.
Friday, January 26, 2007
Family plays a critical role in the society. Do you agree?
I agree to a large extent. Firstly, I shall elaborate as a perception of a parent. In a family, there are children, it is the basic unit of a family. As what famous politicians have said, the country's children is the most precious resources. They are the future leaders of tomorrow. They are required for the survival of the country. In order to fulfil this basic requirement, they must at least have the moral values and the knowledge and skills to enable them to perform this purpose effectively. So the next question is: Where do they start?
The answer would obivously be their family. Children are born into their family as a baby. It is their family who plays the most important role in shaping their character, behaviour and moral values. Be it as a baby, young toddler, primary school kids, teenager or a young adult. They still need to have guidance and support from their family. It is also certain to say that they too learn from their family, especially from their elders eg. parents, grandparents, uncles, aunties etc. They learn life experiences, knowledge, skills, all these will be incorporated into their lives. Without their family, they can be stray kids, only to grow up to be a bon in the society and eventually harm the society. Therefore, i agree to a large extent that family is important in playing a critical cole in the society.
However, there are also other important factors. The school and media too, play an important role. The school helps to educate the public, especially the young children. The institutions will help them in discovering their skills and talents. It may be due to the fact that they spend at least the whole day in school which makes schools very important too. As for the mass media, they too play an important role. The influence of the media can be bad or good. It can influence the mass public through newspapers, magazines, television programmes etc. And the public do learn and absorb when they get in contact with these medias. Thus societies do change because of media.
Above all these factors, family is still the most important.Through out the growing stages of their lives, children still have to rely on their family. Schools change as they grow up, but their family still is their basic support. Their families do not change.
The answer would obivously be their family. Children are born into their family as a baby. It is their family who plays the most important role in shaping their character, behaviour and moral values. Be it as a baby, young toddler, primary school kids, teenager or a young adult. They still need to have guidance and support from their family. It is also certain to say that they too learn from their family, especially from their elders eg. parents, grandparents, uncles, aunties etc. They learn life experiences, knowledge, skills, all these will be incorporated into their lives. Without their family, they can be stray kids, only to grow up to be a bon in the society and eventually harm the society. Therefore, i agree to a large extent that family is important in playing a critical cole in the society.
However, there are also other important factors. The school and media too, play an important role. The school helps to educate the public, especially the young children. The institutions will help them in discovering their skills and talents. It may be due to the fact that they spend at least the whole day in school which makes schools very important too. As for the mass media, they too play an important role. The influence of the media can be bad or good. It can influence the mass public through newspapers, magazines, television programmes etc. And the public do learn and absorb when they get in contact with these medias. Thus societies do change because of media.
Above all these factors, family is still the most important.Through out the growing stages of their lives, children still have to rely on their family. Schools change as they grow up, but their family still is their basic support. Their families do not change.
Thursday, January 18, 2007
MYSELF!!=D
HELLO! my first time posting on a blog. My name is Eric Khor Jia Jun. As you people know, I am a GP freak! I LOVE GP so so much!=P . Let me introduce myself vividly:
I am a tall bespectacled guy who is currently studying in Anderson Junior College, class 11/07. My class have a lovable and cute PD tutor, MR ONG!! My birthday falls on the 11 of November, that is 1111. Cool right? Thats so easy to remember. My previous school are Zhonghua Primary, Xinmin Secondary. Both are wonderful and popular schools in the neighbourhood. Now something about my favourite hobbies. I love BASKETBALL! BASKETBALL IS MY LIFE! Its become a part of me since I was in primary school. Playing the violin is also my other niche areas. Currently, I am in Grade 8.
I hope my time spent in Anderson JC for first three months is fruitful and enjoyable. And hopefully, my O level results will be wonderful.
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I am a tall bespectacled guy who is currently studying in Anderson Junior College, class 11/07. My class have a lovable and cute PD tutor, MR ONG!! My birthday falls on the 11 of November, that is 1111. Cool right? Thats so easy to remember. My previous school are Zhonghua Primary, Xinmin Secondary. Both are wonderful and popular schools in the neighbourhood. Now something about my favourite hobbies. I love BASKETBALL! BASKETBALL IS MY LIFE! Its become a part of me since I was in primary school. Playing the violin is also my other niche areas. Currently, I am in Grade 8.
I hope my time spent in Anderson JC for first three months is fruitful and enjoyable. And hopefully, my O level results will be wonderful.
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