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Entertainment is no longer a mere diversion; it is a primary framework through which individuals understand the world, form identities, and connect with others. From the golden age of radio and network television to the current landscape of fragmented streaming services, user-generated content, and immersive gaming, the nature of “media content” has fundamentally changed. This paper explores three key phases of this transformation: the Broadcast Era (passive consumption), the Interactive Era (choice and control), and the Personalized Era (algorithmic curation). By analyzing each phase, this paper will demonstrate that technological advancement, while liberating, has simultaneously altered the psychological and social functions of entertainment.

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