Television

The greatest patented device of all time is most definitely the television.

In the almost seventy six years since the television was patented, it has grown from being something possessed by only a few privileged families, to something that is found in the majority of the homes throughout the world.

This constantly evolving device, has from its humble beginnings, completely revolutionised the very way that we look at the concept of home entertainment.

Television today not only provides entertainment just for entertainments sake, but is also able to educate and influence the masses in a way that no other form of media can even come close to.

The television brings us programs to help children learn basic reading and maths whilst having fun. It helps us keep abreast of current events in the world around us.

Television can even help us to learn about the views and cultures of those people we never would have thought about otherwise.

From the News to ‘how to’ programs, sitcoms to movies, documentaries to Sesame Street, the television brings the whole world into our homes and lives.

Submitted by: Zoe Raistrick