Cultural pessimists (ATTITUDES ON NEW MEDIA)

Question 1

what is a cultural pessimist

Answer 1

hold negative views within the media

e.g. more surveillance within the internet development or increase in fake news or misinformation

7 factors which support this shown in the next flashcards

Question 2

what is the no real increase in consumer choice

Answer 2

same cheap imported material which has lead to poorer media content

e.g. repeats in shows or reality shows

Question 3

what is the digital divide

Answer 3

it is where not everyone has access to new technology which creates national or global inequality in term of media

Question 4

what is the threat to democracy and what did keen say upon this

Answer 4

does not give the voice to the voiceless but gives more power to the alr powerful. through controlment of the news and the fake news

keen said that social networking does not contribute to the democratic process as they promote narcissistic self broadcasting.

Question 5

what is the lack of regulation

Answer 5

lack of security due to the size and speed meaning there is internet crime, pornography, violence and more

Question 6

what is the cultural imperialism

Answer 6

meaning cultural dominance through global advertising and e commerce. spreading western culture to other cultures

Question 7

what is the increased state of surveillance and which case study had explained on this

Answer 7

cornford and robins had agreed that new tech do increase choice but many companies sell products and services to engage with surveillance e.g. Facebook, Microsoft and other companies use cookies to collect individual data to help target advertising

Question 8

what is the prevalence of inaccurate information

Answer 8

through the fake news and the growing trend of conspiracy theorist