Public opinion on the effects of television on the human race varies; some of us think that television is simply a harmless form of entertainment, while others are convinced that it will herald the end of social decency. There is much evidence to suggest both hypotheses, and it is likely that some aspects of both are true. I have chosen six peer-reviewed academic articles and will summarize, compare, and contrast their methods, contents, and conclusions to help clarify the true effects of television on the human race. Mitu (2010) writes about how misleading messages and influential television can be. Access to television is easy, affordable, occurs daily, and is a major source of entertainment for the vast majority of families around the world. Television programming has the ability to convey messages and meaning through experience rather than normal communication; it can create envy in our hearts and impose opinions on us, or it can connect us to others and teach us passion and empathy. It can show us unfathomable violence and suffering, or allow us to briefly experience a life we ​​could only dream of. It is obvious that television is a double-edged sword and there is plenty of research available to illustrate this fact. Television: it's a good thing In his article “Culture and television after 20 years. The Televisual Globalization”, Bianca-Marina Mitu (2010) discusses the nature of television and its place in our society. He notes that television has become something of a scapegoat for society's shortcomings, and that research indicating that television is the cause of these social ills is weak and imperfect. Television allows every individual to see the ever-changing world around us, but it can also harbor negative elements… in the midst of a document designed to measure acceptance of rape myths. Because all of the clips were from the same television show, the researchers speculate that this is a limitation to the study's internal validity and note that the one-off study may not translate directly to everyday life; Since all clips came from the same program and the measures taken were self-reported, the authors stress that this study should be interpreted with caution. In conclusion, there are obviously positive and negative aspects of television. It has the potential to rot minds, induce violence and aggression, and cause us to hate our lives out of envy, but it can also educate us, enlighten us, and connect us with people around the world. Depending on what we watch and how healthy we are in other aspects of our lives, television can be helpful or harmful, as is the case with every other form of human institution..