Technology has a way of fundamentally altering our culture and how we do things. Things like televisions, microwaves, personal computers, and smartphones are mainstream now, and it’s hard to imagine life without them, but there was a time not long ago when they simply didn’t exist yet. One technology that has dramatically influenced society today—in both positive and negative ways—is the ubiquitous presence of video cameras and the rise of video culture.
Nat Geo examines the shows and events that ushered in the age of reality TV in the latest episode of “Rewind the ‘90s,” titled “The Reality Revolution.” The episode explores the popularity of “America’s Funniest Home Videos,” the recording of police officers beating Rodney King, chasing OJ Simpson’s white Bronco down the highway, and the infancy of reality TV.
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