For my Ted Talk, I will be discussing the paradigm shift from physical entertainment mediums like DVDs and VHS (ex Blockbuster) to the online streaming services that many people utilize today like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video.

For those in my group, I decided to change topics to a much more current, relatable, and modern topic to better engage the audience and keep them interested throughout my talk.

Speech

Introduction:

• Hi, I’m Matt Caissie and…
• Hook:
  • Talk about widespread use of video streaming across many ages and groups, but especially with youth
  • Everyones used Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, etc
  • Take a day in and binge a show
• Talk about era of having things done for/brought to you
  • Food delivery, buying Amazon products, doing everything from home
  • Everything is now automatic, easy, accessible, with the end goal seemingly to never have to leave your home.

Old ways (blockbusteresque):

• Why did this work then?
• Talk about how this was advanced for the time
• Discuss how Netflix used to be a slightly more advanced version of Blockbuster (sending DVDs in the mail)
  • Transition into talking about modern entertainment

New ways (Netflix and chill):

• What caused this change?
  • Technology
  • Accessability
  • Laziness?
• Why does this work now?
• Are young people any different from how they used to be, or has the situation just changed?

Analysis:

• What effect does this change have on society?
• Will streaming be here to stay?
• Will something else replace it in the future?
• Is it really any different that it used to be?
• Could it detrimental to mental and physical well-being?

Conclusion:

• This shift happened very quickly
• Streaming services and new technology essentially closed the door on Blockbuster, as they could not adapt to the new situation
• Shift is parallel to the shift in the enormous technological advancements made in the past 20 years

Happy Halloween everyone 🙂

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