(’19) Does violence in the visual media portray reality or encourage the unacceptable?

Violence in visual media is a mix of both. In appealing to its audience, it is frequently exaggerated and made unrealistic, to an extent that is unacceptable in real life. However, violence, when done with the intention to do so, can be made “realistic”. /s/ When the intention is to reflect reality (non-fiction), media will …

(’18) How far is failure an essential part of success?

On the surface, failure and success seem to be contradictory. However, with a little thought into it, they are actually two sides of the same coin. To reach success without failure, means to get it in one try. Which is often not the case. Most “successes”, as we know it, only come after a series …

(’18) Is pressure a motivating force or a cause for unhappiness?

Pressure carries a negative connotation along with it. Typically, it is brought upon by something deemed as problematic, and an unpleasant one at that. Nobody lives a smooth-sailing life without worry. Various troubles, compounded by pressure, can quickly become a source of unhappiness- indeed, nobody in their right mind would be happily stressed. However, what …