Before & After

Before

Since the 1950's television has become the predominant form of entertainment for most people and their families. Starting from a very young age we are exposed to TV and often new parents find it an easy way to keep babies and toddlers occupied while they catch up with chores and errands needed to keep the home functioning. Then as children we become TV addicts because it is so convenient to throw yourself on the couch and channel flick with the remote through the myriad of channels to find something entertaining. Kids can then switch to playing video games with their long distance friends so the TV viewing time for the average kid is 4 or 5 hours of their day. Once we become adults and start our hectic lives of endless work, chores, raising a family, and maintaining a home, plonking oneself down in front of the TV has become the de facto standard for most people to unwind before bed and the next hectic daily routine starts again.

After

In Nutopia the entertainment media is available for watching on any display screen at any time. There are no cable companies or TV channels, all media is supplied over the Communications Network from the Guardian System. There is no programming or TV schedules supported by an advertising empire, any show can be watched whenever you want without distraction.

But in Nutopia the entertainment media is no longer the predominant way that people spend their free time. Sure, people watch shows and movies from time to time, but the rich variety of other entertainment and leisure activities which are readily available in Nutopia mean that people choose to have an enjoyable experience face to face with other people instead of watching the box in isolation. The transportation systems mean that people can get together instantly and have all leisure activities with all the necessary accessories ready in a moment for immediate gratification. Traveling to forests for hiking and camping, mountains for skiing, parks, theaters, and stadiums for sports, music, and other entertainment shows, and a variety of other leisure activities are available instantly without inconvenience or aggravation.