When we listened to our classmates present after my group in class I was most interested in what was said about the media sphere. This group talked a lot about how we get our news which is something that I never really think about. We live in a time when we can flip on our phone or the TV and see the biggest, smallest, or local news headlines. There are now so many different sources for news and ways in which sources receive their information and it is now more important to know where information comes from, because anyone out there can say whatever they want and put it on the internet, and it is pretty scary.
There are different types of medias or platforms in which we receive our news. I learned the the news that we most likely view such as newspapers, internet newspapers, magazines, and radio and television stations like CNN and Fox. These are accredited sources and their information can normally be trusted. It is especially important to be careful in todays times because these sources are being criticized for situations pertaining to this years election for example as shown in this, Washington Times Article, where it says 9/10 republicans have lost trust in mainstream media, although that trust can be restored.
Citizen Journalism including social media, also are looked to as news sources which is more dangerous. Anyone could say anything online which is whats scary. And when people have an idea and then they hear other people with the same idea, they can begin to think that they are right. Alternative media such as news sites, video, street art, print, and audio are another big news source. These are sources that may pick up on new technology info or may even be considered blogs.
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