WARNING...WARNING... Before I get too far into this, just so there is full disclosure, I want to let all of you know that the show I am going to discuss, my daughter is scheduled to be in the next episode. Okay, now that that is out of the way....

I know some of you get American TV and some of you are anti-TV.

I am wondering if anyone saw the new TV series that started last week which is produced by the Discovery Channel and is on the Science Channel called "Popular Science's Future Of..."

This new series is taking a rather unique approach as it is using both Facebook and Twitter to reach out and interact with the audience.
Quote Originally Posted by Pop Sci
If you're just watching the show, you're only getting half the story. Follow host Baratunde Thurston on twitter at Future Of for a live commentary during each episode.

You'll get his unique take on what's being featured on screen as well as more information and a chance to ask questions and offer suggestions.
They are also using it to give away things...
RT @PopSciGuy: First person to send the list of elements, wins the Theo Gray book. This #contest is open to everyone.
The series premier got a very good review from Fast Company...
http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/lynn...ssibly-be-cool

Now, I am not on Twitter and my Facebook activity is almost nil so this part of the show is wasted on me. I am wondering what you think of this concept?
Is this on the cutting edge of where TV is going?
Is it a distraction because you are multi-tasking too much and can't focus on the show AND Twitter at the same time?

Via the use of Facebook, people are having viewing parties...
Popular Science's Future Of: This Just In: @CECabrera to Host Inwood FutureOf Viewing Party, Monday 8/17, 8-10p Locksmith Bar, 4463 Broadway @192nd, NYC
Would you attend a "viewing party" at a bar to watch a TV show? I know people do for sporting events; but, for a science show or for other types of shows?

Am I just an old dinosaur that needs to get with this new technology or become extinct????

Here is the teaser commercial for the series...

[video:cstfo5l6]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_T9acl_Qn0[/video:cstfo5l6]