Truth or Illusion? "Wag the Dog" and the Power of Media Influence
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“A dog is smarter than its tail, but if the tail were smarter, then it would wag the dog” From childhood, we've placed great importance on what we see on television, believing it as absolute truth. Don’t we? When we are expected to believe, do we actually question? These questions have various answers in media studies. According to Stuart Hall, there are different types of audiences in front of the media. One type receives information as it is without questioning it at all because it "was said on television." Another type approaches media information critically, aware of the underlying discourses in every news story.
Truth or Illusion? "Wag the Dog" and the Power of Media Influence
Truth or Illusion? "Wag the Dog" and the…
Truth or Illusion? "Wag the Dog" and the Power of Media Influence
“A dog is smarter than its tail, but if the tail were smarter, then it would wag the dog” From childhood, we've placed great importance on what we see on television, believing it as absolute truth. Don’t we? When we are expected to believe, do we actually question? These questions have various answers in media studies. According to Stuart Hall, there are different types of audiences in front of the media. One type receives information as it is without questioning it at all because it "was said on television." Another type approaches media information critically, aware of the underlying discourses in every news story.