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The media has affected me in a variety of ways. I am manipulated by the media through images and symbols which are portrayed through it. It has influenced my lifestyle, personality and opinions. My lifestyle has been effected a great deal by the media. The images of people in new, somewhat "cool" apparel has influenced the types of clothing I buy. Some brands have more appeal than others due to its representation in the media. …

…modern society. It allows people to become more informed and productive members of society. But the media is far from perfect, corporate pressure, the continuing movement towards more substance than fact in the media has created a cloud which shades much of the possible media innovation that could be actually happening at this very moment. But regardless of these issues, the media has a profound impact on myself and also much of the modern society.