The history of motion pictures

 

Eadwerd Muybridges' picture of a horse and its rider.
This picture and his work set the grounds for the birth of motion film.

Motion pictures have become one of the most influential forms of mass communication in modern society. From their origins in the late nineteenth century to today's digital streaming platforms, films have shaped culture, influenced public opinion, and transformed how people share stories and information.

The history of motion pictures offers an important example of how media technologies can both benefit society and create ethical challenges.

The development of motion pictures began with experiments in photography and the study of movement. Innovators such as Eadweard Muybridge used sequential photographs to demonstrate motion. 

Thomas Edisons Vitascope
considered one of his greatest technological
marvels and the peak of his career.

While Thomas Edison and W.K.L. Dickson developed early motion-picture recording and viewing technologies. Their inventions helped establish the technical foundation for modern filmmaking. 

The Lumière brothers, colorized.
These two modernized motion pictures and started t
he worlds first "cinema theatre."

However, A major breakthrough occurred in 1895 when the Lumière brothers, Auguste Lumière and Louis Lumière, introduced the Cinématographe. 

Unlike earlier devices that allowed only individual viewing, the Cinématographe projected moving images to large audiences and helped launch the modern cinema industry. Their public screening in Paris is widely recognized as a defining moment in film history.

The earliest movies were silent films that relied on visual storytelling, text inter titles, and live musical accompaniment. 

According to major sources like Britannica, as filmmaking techniques advanced, directors developed editing styles and camera movements that remain common today. 

The introduction of synchronized sound in the late 1920s transformed cinema by allowing audiences to hear dialogue, music, and sound effects directly from the film. 

Color technology soon followed, creating a more immersive viewing experience. 

By the mid-twentieth century, movies had become a dominant form of global entertainment and communication. In recent decades, digital cameras, computer-generated imagery (CGI), and streaming services have further changed the film industry. 

Audiences can now watch movies instantly on smartphones, computers, and televisions, giving filmmakers access to global audiences unlike any previous era.

 Despite their benefits, motion pictures also present ethical challenges. 

One concern is the portrayal of stereotypes. Historically, some films reinforced racial, ethnic, and gender biases, reflecting and sometimes strengthening existing prejudices within society.

Motion pictures can also create unrealistic expectations regarding wealth, relationships, success, and physical appearance. 

These portrayals may contribute to social pressure, particularly among younger audiences. Critics have similarly raised concerns about the effects of repeated exposure to violence or other harmful content. 

The history of motion pictures demonstrates the significant ethical responsibilities that accompany mass communication. 

Films do more than entertain; they inform, persuade, and influence how society understands itself. 

As a result, questions of accuracy, representation, freedom of expression, censorship, and media accountability continue to be relevant in both filmmaking and communications law. 

The history of motion pictures reflects the broader history of communication itself. 

From the pioneering inventions of the late nineteenth century to today's digital streaming services, films have transformed how people tell stories, share information, and interact with society. 

Motion pictures have educated audiences, promoted cultural understanding, and inspired social change. At the same time, they have raised important ethical concerns regarding representation, influence, and media responsibility.

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The Strange Silence of Antiwar Voices

 

The United States Space Force plays a major part in the Iran War.

When looking for information about anti-war we commonly must go to obscured and hard to find websites. I believe that is because the government, which I personally believe is fearful of public retaliation, tries to bury them or pays companies to bury them so they don't get seen by most of the public.

Continuing on, while reading some posts on the antiwar news website I found many sources, many in regards to ceasefires and weapons that go into detail on government involvement such as The space forces' contempt of arms control news article. 

I find that this article in particular goes into detail about how the USSF (United States Space Force) has actual weaponry in space. 

According to the news article, at the state of the Space Force Address the Chief of Space Operations General Douglas Scheiss that the US has at least non kinetic weapons in space and that these non-kinetic weapons and its capabilities were used in the war with Iran.

Something major that stands out is the actions of a certain "specialist Gray" who allegedly helped US forces during operation epic fury, an unprovoked and aggressive attack on Iran. 

I find that this alone violates a major UN Treaty, collectively known as the treaty on outer space, which lays down basic and necessary laws protecting the use of outer space in peace and wartime, which the claims the Space Force has made clearly violates this treaty.

one of the most major news articles I could find was posted by the libertarian institute in regards to the Iran war and the US' involvement in Iran that led to extreme shortcomings logistically.

A US B2 Spirit bomber being inspected by USAF Technicians

While reading this article posted by the libertarian institute I found that this article covers details that the government attempts to hide from us.

According to an anonymous Pentagon Inspector General and their report, the US has been facing major munition shortages in their strategic weapons inventories.

This in itself is particularly bad because it shows major military spending and shows us the so called "strategic munitions" and how they are all expendable. 

I find this intriguing because as we all know the USAF is typically the branch carrying out these major strike capabilities, which means continuous bombing has left us nearly dry of our previous weapons reserves.

(Left) B2 Spirit bomber next to its successor the B21 Raider, showing the
comparison of the two most powerful stealth bombers in the world. (Right)

I find this really interesting because, as we know the US has been developing a successor to its older stealth bomber, the B2 Spirit which we clearly do not have any major funds for due to the US Debt being as high as it is. 

These posts were not easy to find and took a lot of searching to find, I wonder why that is. Maybe its the US Government wanting to silence the anti-war voices "humanely" as they claim, or maybe they just want them gone. 

Regardless, the fact stands that we are fighting a war that we have no right fighting, and on foreign land, and thats what starts to tear us apart as a country.

Privacy online Anon. (Privacy Review)

 Before watching the privacy videos, I knew that governments and companies collected information, but I did not fully understand how detailed that collection could become. Local police departments can use surveillance tools to gather sensitive information about ordinary citizens and learn their routines. 

A standard flock Camera. While the usage of these continue to be debated one thing is certain: they violate our rights on a whole larger scale.

Automatic license plate readers can record vehicles as people pass by, creating a history of where someone has traveled. Because storing data is now much cheaper, departments can keep these records in case they become useful later. 

That possibility is unsettling because a person does not have to be suspected of a crime for pieces of their daily life to become part of a database. The examples from the various videos made the issue feel more real. 

The examples describe police observing attendance near religious institutions and using StingRay technology to identify people through phone signals while driving through neighborhoods. 

A single data point may seem meaningless, but many points together can reveal patterns, relationships, and beliefs. Things like data mining, contract of adhesions, and many more reveal to us that our privacy is in jeopardy on a larger scale that we never thought possible. 

Things like digital dossiers and tracking malware (like cookies) continue to put our personal lives at risk. When the government or another organization holds millions of pieces of personal information, the risk is not limited to public safety. That information may also be misused for political pressure, blackmail, or simple voyeurism. 

In other words, collecting data creates power, and that power depends on how responsibly it is used.  

Facebook Has caught major backlash for being one of many businesses at the forefront of this scandal.

The examples from the videos and news articles I read made the issue feel more real. The notes describe police observing attendance near religious institutions and using StingRay technology to identify people through phone signals while driving through neighborhoods. 

A single data point may seem meaningless, but many points together can reveal patterns, relationships, and beliefs. The idea that stayed with me most was the comparison between online information and an electronic tattoo. 

What we post can remain connected to us long after the moment has passed. Companies may even analyze a person’s face, body, and clothing from an image. 

This creates a cycle that feels almost uneasy and heavily monitored, impossible to escape. Like Sisyphus pushing the same rock uphill, people are always trying to regain privacy while technology keeps creating new ways to collect information. 

Overall, these videos and sources of information changed how I think about privacy. Privacy is not only about hiding something embarrassing or refusing to participate online. It is about having some control over who knows the details of your life, how long those details are stored, and how they are used. 

The most practical lesson is that we have to think carefully about what we share and recognize that “free” platforms may still come with a cost. Protecting personal information is difficult, but being aware of the system is a necessary first step. 

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Eight Values of Speech

 

Which one do you see in action today?:

A Quote Referring to Mormon Scripture that is used to directly refer to our governmental power.

Check on Governmental Power.

There have been many questions and concerns in regards to governmental power and the regulations that fall behind it. 

From standard practice of power in law and politics to major scandals that have led to the resignation of major presidents such as Nixon, governmental power is a major example of what needs to be worked on and is an example of what we see in action to this day. 

Congress has the power to go to war and typically signs off on anything major. They are the acting body of leadership in our government in the United States. However, as time goes on some Presidents find it fitting to take control and lead with no regards for our congress. 

Take the Iran war for example, which is a bigger scandal than the Iran-contra affair. While most of US Involvement in Iran has ceased it is still, nonetheless a major modern example of Governmental power being abused. 

In my own opinion, we need to check on not only the governments power, but the Presidents power and how it is being used in modern day issues. 

Continuing on, the Ukrainian war is a big example of wars we should have not taken any part in.  

According to the United States Department of States own Bureau of Military Affairs (USBMA). To date, the US has provided $66.9 billion in military assistance since February 2022 when Russia launched its full invasion of Ukraine and approximately $69.7 billion in military assistance since Russia’s initial invasion of Ukraine in 2014. 

We have now used the emergency Drawdown Authority on 55 occasions since August 2021 (prior to Russias full-scale invasion of Ukraine) to provide Ukraine military assistance totaling just over $31.7 billion from Department of Defense stockpiles. 

These numbers are quite high and are a major factor in the United States National Debt. When we ask ourselves about the Check on Governmental Power and what we see in action today. 

We would be wise to refer to the President utilizing congressional authority without the approval of congress and the overall usage of his power is something that we as citizens of the Country of the United States of America need to check on.

As of September 1st, 2026 US debt has risen to $40.2T according to the US Debt clock and continues to rise by the second. While there are many major factors to why this is, the humanitarian aid among other things is a main factor in the primary cause of our unimaginably high debt.

Continuing on, arguably one of the biggest and most impactful moments of why we should keep governmental power in check would have to be traced back to 2020 onward. As the majority of people are aware of, Covid was a time of civil unrest and major change in the US. 

The Great Barrington Declaration Spearheaded and Fixed Regulations during COVID-19.

 

While there were vaccines and allegedly, major breakthroughs during the height of Quarantine, it can be said that it has left lasting effects on everyone. 

From standard lockdown procedures to the latter half of covid, with the Great Barrington Declaration and doctors speaking out against the governments statements on the vaccine there has been major turmoil since Covid and it can be said that it has left major turmoil among people.

The biggest thing to touch on would be he twitter files, which is an online document speaking on major social media sites such as twitter (now known as X) and their role in helping with governmental silencing which has led to constitutional lawsuits and backlash since Covid. 

The twitter files have played a major part in reorganizing moderation

According to lemonde, a controversial and worldwide-covering french newspaper based in France the twitter files, which were released by Elon Musk and covered by other independent Journalists, are being utilized to this day to reorganize management and moderation procedures across X. Though these are not restricted to many other social media platforms due to twitters violation of first amendment rights. 

It additionally covers major dissemination and unlawful censorship of not only the New York post, but major influencers and political figures, which violate major constitutional rights.

With this being said, while the twitter files, the Ukrainian war, and the Iran conflict can be argued as "Old news" or "Good for maintaining geographical peace" they are still showing the necessities of keeping governmental power on check and what will happen if we don't push to keep the president in his own lane.

 

Supreme Court Reflection

The US Supreme Court Building.

 One of the most interesting points in the documentary was its description of the U.S. Supreme Court as the most powerful judicial branch in the world. Just over 100 justices have served on the Court.

The Court is repeatedly called upon to draw the lines of power. Its decisions determine how the Constitution applies when disputes reach its doors.

John Marshall was presented as a major figure in the Court’s history. Known for Marbury v. Madison, he strengthened the Court and upheld the Constitution during his leadership.

But the Court’s history also includes serious failures.

The Dred Scott decision is remembered as the Court’s “self-inflicted wound.” The documentary connected the Court’s responsibility with the principle that due process cannot be denied to an American citizen.

The justices must interpret a Constitution written more than 200 years ago. Although they may have different views, they share the objective of deciding the cases brought before them.

The number of cases was surprising. The Court receives more than 100 every week but accepts only about 100 fully reviewed cases each year.

The justices cannot arrive in the morning and simply choose a public problem to address. They must wait for people to bring issues to the Court, and when those issues eventually knock, the Court responds.

Each side is allowed 30 minutes to present its position, creating an hour of oral argument. I found it interesting that rhetoric can make a difference because the way a case is presented may influence the Court’s consideration.

After oral arguments, all nine justices meet privately in their chambers. Someone writes the Court’s reasoning and legal foundation, while any justice may write a separate opinion.

That writing may go through a dozen or more drafts as a justice tries to persuade others to join an opinion. Once the work is complete, the opinions are released to the press.

The documentary’s final point surprised me most: the Court’s power depends on earned trust and, ultimately, the trust of the American people

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5 news sources of information

#1: WSMV TV

WSMV-TV is one of my favorite news stations to take news from. Due to its locality in tennessee, where I live, it is a brilliant news source that covers virtually everything. From tennessee weather to groundbreaking events if you're in Tennessee and theres a News story they're there. Having actually worked with WSMV-TV I can say with confidence that they are nice, brilliant people.

#2: Fox News

I like fox news for a variety of reasons, but the main reason I chose them was primarily because of their presence around the country. They have covered roughly every ground breaking story, from unsolved murder cases to the attempted assassination of President Trump if theres something that needs to be covered they will be there. However, They are not my primary news source due to their excessive media bias but they are none of the less, a good news station that is reliable.

#3: CNN

CNN is arguably one of the most well known News channels around the world primarily due to their presence worldwide. CNN is a multinational news company, their Parent company being CNN Worldwide. CNN is well known for covering roughly every national news break around the world, covering things like war to modern revolutions. They are probably most famous for being one of the only American news company channels to send press to the Ukrainian front at its highest, which they showed firsthand that war does not rest when press is in foreign land. I find CNN a reliable news source and one that will show you firsthand whats going on in the war, though it can be partially biased.

#4: Newsnation

Newsnation is a semi-local news station based in Chicago, Illinois. They cover practically everything that happens in Illinois. It is a brilliant news channel for anyone who is curious about what happens in the Illinois area.

#5: Newsmax

Newsmax is a Far right, conservative News station based in Florida. It typically covers everything that republicans do. It isn't really one I watch due to its strong media bias but I recommend it for anyone who is curious about right-wing politics.