Thursday, April 19, 2012
Media Experiences
Media
plays a big role in my life. I am always connected to the internet and social
networking sites that keep me updated with current news. I would say that media
has helped shape my worldviews because it gives me an idea to what is happening
in the world. Without the media I would
not have access to this information. The news on television and online is how I
find out the big events that are happening in the world and locally. The social
media component, such as facebook and twitter is how I find out what is
happening that is not as important news but still affects me. I would not say that media has challenged my
worldwide views but, helped me become aware that not everything you hear is the
truth. This is especially true when two news stations are reporting different
facts of the same story. Media is something that shapes everybody’s world view whether
for good or bad is up to how you interpret the information.
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Hi,
ReplyDeleteI definitely agree – media plays a big role in my life as well. Like you, I feel nowadays whenever there is breaking news, I hear it first through social media and then I go online to see news sources that also reported the same information. It is crazy how fast information reaches us now. In your post you said “I would not say that media has challenged my worldwide views but, helped me become aware that not everything you hear is the truth. This is especially true when two news stations are reporting different facts of the same story.” I find this to be so annoying! It’s like there’s a huge game of telephone going on between news sources and their stories go through all kinds of twists and turns.
I absolutely agree. I also rely much of my sources from the internet. I read the news online more than I watch the news on television. Having the access to all these sources through the Internet makes it very convenient for many of our fast paced lifestyles. Without internet, I would not be able to have such quick notifications on breaking news. It helps many people to be more aware of their surroundings and all over the world. I also agree with you when you said whether the internet/ media is good or bad is all up to one’s own opinion.
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