Concepts: Some key concepts that are formed by this text are that video games are contributing to the mindlessness of mass culture. This is a theme that is present throughout the text as video games are causing people (mainly young) to not think for themselves. Also people are receiving pleasure from killing which is problematic. Another concept that is present in the text is how soldiers are trained and have to see first hand human brutality at it's greatest extent.
Connections: A connection that can be made within this text is the effects of video games on everyone using it. In the text they are portraying the idea that video games brainwash people to act violently, however in many cases this is not true. I've seen people play violent video games before and it hasn't caused them to act aggressively or in an inappropriate manner.
Challenges: The text is presenting the idea that video games causes people to act in a harmful manner, which is not always true. This creates a bias assumption because the juvenile crime rate is not necessarily caused by video games, much of it depends on the person committing the crime in general and not what they occupy their time doing. An easy solution to this problem would be for parents to not buy video games if it is causing a change in behaviour for their child.
Changes: Changes that are being suggested by the text are a change in how young people occupy their time basically. Since the author believes video games are causing violent behaviour in kids, they are portraying the idea that video games containing violence should just be banned. This is a bias point of view because kids may find joy in playing these games and may not even act violent at all. Also they could continue to be harmless for the rest of their lives.
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