The Inca used those metals to decorate their palaces and had silverware, cups and dishes made of them.
Of course, only royalty had that.
Mass media is a significant force in modern culture, particularly in America. Sociologists refer to this as a mediated culture where media reflects and creates the culture. Communities and individuals are bombarded constantly with messages from a multitude of sources including TV, billboards, and magazines, to name a few. .”
