How much does the media you consume shape who you are?

[BCRanger10]

To what extent do the movies and TV shows you watch, the games you play, and the music you listen to shape and influence who you are? How much do they influence how you see yourself and your view and values?

[Whatthefluff]

I’m sure it subconsciously affects most of the above. An exception might be music- I like a lot of this day’s artists, don’t get me wrong- but most of the songs on the radio are not ones I would intentionally seek.
I think that more social things, like this website and Facebook and news articles probably have affected my political and social views and moral standards. Like most people in my generation, our stages of identify affirming ventures are often linked to social learning online (at least partially). That’s why no one understands our memes and sense of humor.

[DizzyDesii]

Not much. I tend to roll my eyes a lot at what is said but i keep watching or listening for the good parts. As a kid it influenced my dress style and expectations in relationships

[Anonymous]

It doesn't shape me at all. I often object to movies and television shows because many current shows are propaganda for the left. They force their agenda into the story and it rarely fits well. Many Lesibian and Female characters that are stronger than all of the male characters. They defy actual physical strength realities in the real world. The male characters are weak and don't stand up to the ludicrous female heroes. Males are supporting characters to the real star (Woke propaganda). Recently we see this kind of nonsense creeping into video games

[exitseven]

It doesn;t shape me as much as it makes me angry because it is so full of BS. I grew up in an age where you can trust the media now just about everything you see on TV is a lie or else the truth is covered up.

[exitseven]

Thanks for the MHO😎

[Brainsbeforebeauty]

Not at all… I get those things from the way I was raised, from life experiences, and from the good people in my life… Never let social media, movies, etc. define who you are

[Fuentes]

Nothing at all I just seen Biden spiraling out of control & speaking gibberish and the liberals and progressive democrats making a mockery of the US is enough for me to say fuck off & Trump 2024

[TheSpaceGnome]

They don't, you have it backwards.
Who I am, influences what media I enjoy consuming.
You can't program people through media.