People too indulgent in media?

Question

Now, i don't know if i am the only person like this... But i feel that in today's world a lot of people are too indulgent in the media(by media i mean things like T.V. shows and Movies) and don't pay enough attention to the politics of the global countries. Its a pretty awkward feeling sometimes. Just the other day I stopped my friend and we began talking about the war between Russia and Georgia. But he looked at me and said "What? there is a war between Russia and Georgia? How come i did not know" And i said "You did not watch the news for the past week?" And he responded with "Nope. I was busy watching some other stuff." And so i changed the topic obviously. But i was shocked that neither he nor my other friends knew what i was talking about and i was shocked! I truly was. So here is my question... Is it just me or are a lot of people not focusing enough on the welfare of the world?

Answer 1

truthfully  in think people are just tired of hearing of all the problems in the world ,its like that saying out of sight out of mind ,what we don't know ,don't hurt,but in reality to the people that are tired ,what would they do if something terrible happen in there own home land,way worst than 9/11,then they would rush too watch any major,world wide news!

Answer 2

I encounter many people like this on an average day.

It annoys me quite a lot.

I wonder if they just don't care or honestly don't know.

*hums Green Day's American Idiot*