What Do I Hear?

From a small sample of my life, this weekend was, for me, full of media. I attended a concert Friday night, and after it was over, met some friends who were at a different concert. After that, we went to a bar, where there was loud music playing. Following that, we went to a friend's place, who was playing music in the background the entire time. Friday was a bombardment of music, both live and recorded.

Saturday, we went to a wrestling show. This of course is both auditory and visual. After the show, we went to a party, and again, music was present in the background and we all discussed some current events.

Even between events, the topic of conversation was music, movies, wrestling, photography, etc. Then again, what is meant by, "media?" For example, when talking about events that have taken place in our lives with our friends, is that a form of media. It's communicating information verbally, therefore a verbal medium. In a way, based on the nature of "media," it's unavoidable.

Tonight, the hype is the True Blood finale. Again, media is omnipresent. In this case, not only is it a conduit, it's the main attraction, like the wrestling show and concert.

I guess what I've learned from writing this blog is that media is not only the most powerful and influential force on this planet, it should be hailed as our new god based on it's divine influence, power and presence. So, new religion: Media-ism?