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The Cultural Impact of HBO’s Silicon Valley
Media representations are gradually gaining a pivotal place in the representation of culture. It is noteworthy that a critical analysis of the place of media; as represented through TV shows is reasonably representative of the popular culture. The entertaining nature of television shows makes them palpable as a media form, often leaving an indelible mark in the culture of a society. Through popular television shows; notably HBO’s Silicon Valley, the directors make attempts at shaping popular belief, perspectives, and sometimes culture. In this show, the primary message on display is the wanton shrewdness characteristic of the infamous Silicon Valley executives. However, from an in-depth analysis is very telling of implicit messages such as the often-overshadowed difficulties, which lie in establishing successful technology-based startup businesses.
The show has been instrumental in shaping the perceptions of the general populace and their attitude towards technological commerce as an establishment. However, critiques have voiced concern over the somewhat hyperbolic representation of the commercial aspects of the venture (Tang et al. 22). Some have argued that; this is an inaccurate representation of the cultural status quo as regards the concept of technology-based business entities. Further the underlying value represented in the text, including the ideas of greed and corruption, with numerous engagements between characters often motivated by split-second decisions, which have an overwhelming financial impact.

The underlying concepts addressed by the show are rife with elements of hyperbolic expressions, often which border on the idea of intentional deception. They have the potential impact of offering a misguided opinion of the Silicon Valley. It is highly likely that from the renditions depicted in this movie, technological enthusiasts may be urged to venture into the trade, without due regard to other imperative factors for its establishment.

Works Cited
Tang, Yong, Xue Dou, and Mary Beth Oliver. “Harmonious Middle Kingdom and Dangerous Beautiful Country?” Exploring Cultivation Effects of Domestic and US-Made TV Programs on Chinese College Students?” Exploring Cultivation Effects of Domestic and US-Made TV Programs on Chinese College Students.” International Journal of Communication 12 (2018): 22.