Does violence in movies and video games desensitize us

STEED · 09-26-10, 08:31 AM

I think maybe yes but it comes down to the mind set of the individual, I for one do not watch slam bang thank you mame all out shoot them up and blow them up films as there is no acting or storyline involved.

antikristuseke · 09-26-10, 08:34 AM

If I ever see anyone pumping their fist in a cinema I'm going to shoot the bastard.

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.

SteamWake · 09-26-10, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by antikristuseke

If I ever see anyone pumping their fist in a cinema I'm going to shoot the bastard.

See? ... proof right there

krashkart · 09-26-10, 10:17 AM

I dunno about being desensitized by games or movies/TV shows (TV around here has some really bloody shows on these days; bloodier than some movies

). Maybe we are being desensitized to some degree.

09-26-10, 08:31 AM	#1
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	I think maybe yes but it comes down to the mind set of the individual, I for one do not watch slam bang thank you mame all out shoot them up and blow them up films as there is no acting or storyline involved. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

09-26-10, 08:41 AM	#3
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,681 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.

09-26-10, 08:34 AM	#2
antikristuseke Silent Hunter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Estland Posts: 4,330 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	If I ever see anyone pumping their fist in a cinema I'm going to shoot the bastard.

09-26-10, 10:17 AM	#5
krashkart Navy Seal Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,292 Downloads: 100 Uploads: 0	I dunno about being desensitized by games or movies/TV shows (TV around here has some really bloody shows on these days; bloodier than some movies ). Maybe we are being desensitized to some degree.