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1. Can violent and sexually themed games be held responsible for the behavior of those who play them? Explain your answer.

2. Over the last century, do you think music has changed from being about artistic expression to being about money and business? Is it possible for a band or artist to make topical or political commentary in a song today while turning a profit?  Why or why not?

3. What movies and TV shows have best reflected this country's popular culture? What cultural aspects were present that made the movie or TV show appealing? How many of those movies or TV shows are still relevant and accurate?

4. Antonelli speaks of living between the digital and the physical and interaction design as we experience it in video games, is a big part of that. How do you experience interactive design media in your personal life? Are there games you play? What unique characteristics of these games makes them engaging? Do you think they are culturally significant? Why or why not?

5. How are you exposed to new music? Does it continue to be through traditional outlets, such as radio?

6. Is there a corresponding trend within other industries similar to the video trend in news media? What skills are workers now and in the immediate future expected to have?

7. What are other examples of old media trending toward a more immersive experience?

8. What is the function or purpose of public radio and television in a democratic society? Does your local public radio or television station fulfill this purpose? How?

9. Do you believe public television will inevitably become more commercialized?

10. How does commercialization affect our society? How does the notion of a profit-making venture affect what is created for mass entertainment?