When reporters feed viewers the same opinion through different stories
the viewer isn’t getting a balanced intake in terms of overall understanding. In today’s society, viewers are truly at the mercy of what those in authority provide. Think of George Orwell’s 1984 where the all-powerful “Big Brother,” through “The Party” oversees every little piece of information that passes through the telescreen (along with everything that passes by the telescreen on the other end.) The citizens of Oceania are essentially clueless to the truth because they have no access to it. The television: typically a source of entertainment, transformed itself into an instrument for controlling. Yes, the modern technology is
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The importance of consuming entertainment with value, and
knowing the dangers of consuming entertainment without, is important in a
society where passive entertainment is in such abundance. For, as today’s
society moves forward, we must steer clear of Ray Bradbury’s dystopian future.
Though it may be tempting to fill many of your hours with passive
entertainment, you’ll it to be more rewarding to take up something of value,
something that challenges you, something that makes you
Media professionals have a responsibility to report accurate
and comprehensive information, not just what amuses audiences and garner
ratings. In his legendary speech “Wires and Lights in a Box,” Edward R. Murrow
discussed the power of media and the responsibility of journalist to accurately
depict information. To continued reporting poorly constructed media
presentations or messages that only serve as rating boosters will be the down
fall of society, and history will be there to witness it. Media conglomerates
have to power to revolutionize the kinds of information the audience receives.
If two or three media outlets would make it a point to relese information that
serves the greater good instead of cooperate sponsors bottom-line, the world
communicate information. Many media sources are slanted, one
way or another, in their views and coverage of people and events. Everette
Dennis once stated that objectivity is what sets apart American mass media from
the rest of the world and is one of the most important precepts of American
journalism (103). In present times, however, media that provides completely
impartial analysis of the facts is either hard to find, or deemed incredible.
The fact of the matter is that in a large portion of mass media outlets what is
best described as obj...
“With the growth in arts activity, there has come a need for
specialized information on how to manage the arts industry.” (Rosewall, p. 1)
The definition of “art” is changing. The introduction of technology has
introduced various platforms that make the arts appeal to a broader audience.
Naturally, one must find a way to maintain order in the field due to the the
rapid increase in the possibilities. This is where arts management comes into
play. Multiple factors go into running a successful business in the art
industry. The paragraphs below explore key concepts via answering the following
questions : What is art? How are arts and entertainment related? Is it possible
to connect
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