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Skybird · 09-26-10, 08:41 AM

Exposure to any kind of overstimulation desensitizes us. Think of it as the dark side of natural adaptation. You get used to things, and what rang your bells before, does not do that anymore if it rang them too often. Violence in media (fiction and news), certainly is no exception from the rule.

You can also develope a craving to stimulations that give you a kick. It's then called an addiction.

09-26-10, 08:41 AM	#3
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,708 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Exposure to any kind of overstimulation desensitizes us. Think of it as the dark side of natural adaptation. You get used to things, and what rang your bells before, does not do that anymore if it rang them too often. Violence in media (fiction and news), certainly is no exception from the rule. You can also develope a craving to stimulations that give you a kick. It's then called an addiction. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.