Gin, Television, and the Cognitive Surplus

This article is about the time spent watching television and how so much time to do such an activity was allowed. There has been a build up of this type of activity for over 50 years. Shirky is arguing that there is too much time to sit and watch TV and that humans don't know how to spend that time wisely.We focus to much on sitcoms and other types of shows. The article says that literacy is sitting in front of the TV and trying to understand that perspective. It differs from the other 2 articles by addressing a different type of technology. The other two address the Internet, not television. The cognitive surplus is an asset. It is allowing has to have more time for independence and relaxation. This article matters because it addresses an issue that has been around for years. It may not even be an issue if you think about it. Being able to watch TV is a luxury. Many personal stories and examples of certain activities are in the article. The personal stories help the reader to better understand where they author is coming from and how easy it is to relate.