new media Flashcards
(11 cards)
what is new media?
digital revolution in technology caused new media
what is convergence
one device can be used to access wide variety of media
eval- theses devices gather data, surveillance capitalism (zuboff)
what is intercativity
more interaction than old media
app- mix and match infomation, access news from diff sources
eval-supports pluralism/expression, more voices are heard (blm, me too)
what is user power
more power to the audience, erosion between producer and consumer
app- catch up services, wtach what tv when they want
eval- marx, power is an illusion, big platforms are owned by big companies that control algorithisms and adveritisng
what is accessibility
new media is free media, instant access to an aray of media that is free
app- smartphones, rural areas
eval- digital divide, older people`
what do neophiliacs believe in
positive views on media, increased choice and democratic engagement
widening consumer choice (neo)
hundreds of options, greater comoetition between companies, better quality
media particpation (neo)
app- citizen journalism
eval- ofcom
what is a cultural pessimist
new media is exaggarted, damaging to society
increased surveillance, fake news
no increase in choice (pess)
each channel plays same imported material
poorer media content, dumbing down of anything that encourages critical thinking
inaccurate infomation(pess)
wikipedia, formal but can be amended by anyone
