Some people today argue that the media has become increasingly nostalgic and unoriginal. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Agree
- Most people are used to the content that has already been produced and cannot be replicated, so media houses go on producing sequels of those
- The multitude of investment has risen manifolds and investors do not want to risk into experimentation
- Even in music, most are shifting back to the classic style
Disagree
- The unconventional approach still thrives: movies and operas have moved away from glamor of star-like appearances to content that portrays more real life like situations
- Even if some old content is being showcased, it is in modern perspective and not dependent on the old narratives.
Are the concurrent media houses truly being blamed for reproducing the old content, and displaying lack of imagination, or it is a misplaced notion, is a matter that needs a critical analysis before arriving at a well-reasoned conclusion.
Those harbouring the belief that modern producers of films, soap operas, music, and so forth, have started resorting to replicating the material produced in the past because there is a conspicuous void of inventiveness. Contemporary creators, due to their overwhelming reliance on technology in every sphere of life, cannot think out-of-the-box, forcing them to draw inspiration from something created some decades, or centuries ago, and adapt them to address the taste of the present audience.
Moreover, the current generation does not have any achievement to its credit, whereas their predecessors had to face struggles and catastrophic events, and so forth, that rendered them a stimulus to make something that portrayed the hardships facing humanity in ingenious ways. However, the current generation lacks first-hand experience, and thus, base their portrayals on formerly created material.
Nevertheless, despite the former view holding some substance, it lacks universal acceptance; the human mind is a huge repository of diverse experiences, feelings, and aspirations, and responds to surroundings in novel ways, showcased in various manifestations of art. Those accusing content creators of lacking ingenuity are themselves unable to absorb changes in presentations. To corroborate, movies and serials have moved from being dramatic to being more realistic: something which the older generation finds incompatible and only watches something that matches their expectations even if the plot is old.
In conclusion, there may be some simply emulating content produced in yesteryears; nonetheless, a majority of media organizations circumvent using old ideas, and tend to rely on their resourcefulness to formulate material that exhibits freshness.
