Stupification + ignorance x escapism = degradation

We've all done it before. We pick up a game, watch a movie, read a book, and
engross ourselves with the enchantment of whatever that form of entertainment has to
offer. For must of us, once we are done with our forms of escapism; that's it. We continue
forward with our own realities.

That is not the case with all of us. As technology advances, our forms of escapism
become more complex. All the more real for us to enjoy. Movies, books, games, and music.
All of them create experiences that we can relate to. It's almost as if they know US.
In the end; the escapist cannot escape from their own fanatical fantasy.

We flick on our plasma televisions, and gasp! Gossip, and celebrities parade about in
a complete festival of ignorance. Slowly pouring their influence on those who would be
so accepting of the current fads. So sad is it not? That a good bulk of us are SO weak
minded as to base the important choices of our lives on such unintelligent perceptions
of what we should be. It's a sad truth, but as our forms of entertainment advance; so
too do their influence upon us.

Have you ever heard of the saying "Ignorance is bliss"? Escapism is a form of ignorance.
As we begin to deal with life as it were a form of entertainment; more of our actions
will bring harm upon others. Worse yet? We will become completely oblivious to the
actions themselves. Rarely will you find an individual that has the capability to think
for his/her self. The thoughts of such people will be and are nothing but a collection of
previous non-sense that was handed to them by one way or another.
With that said, the gears of degradation will grind forward. Corrupting
what little there is of individuals who adhere to their own common sense.
Only some individuals that are capable of actually seeing through this will actually
stick together.

So yes, while technology has become a great way to escape our problems. It can also
bring about issues that may go undetected by the user. It doesn't only fall upon technology.
It extends into books, music, movies, television and people themselves. In my eyes; it can become a devastating problem in itself; for those who seek a way to flee their own issues in daily life.

NOTE: Stupification is not a word.