The media has long been maligned for its negative impact on society. Consider the relationship between American society and the media: negative campaign ads, sensationalized news reporting, trashy reality TV, and the suggested influence of violent and sexual content on youth.
Does the media simply serve as a mirror of who we are? Is the media just giving the people what we want? Or does it truly impact and contribute toward our cynicism, short attention spans, and demand for infotainment?
How has the internet impacted this relationship?
Does the media simply serve as a mirror of who we are? Is the media just giving the people what we want? Or does it truly impact and contribute toward our cynicism, short attention spans, and demand for infotainment?
How has the internet impacted this relationship?