Hands of Justice

The Lounge => The Dog & Duck => Topic started by: Mangala on April 27, 2009, 05:25:46 AM

Title: The Media - oh noes we are going to die!
Post by: Mangala on April 27, 2009, 05:25:46 AM

Could they be blowing this flu thing out of proportion any more than they are.

(Ive just got my morning papers and lol!)

Title: Re: The Media - oh noes we are going to die!
Post by: Ferrosol on April 27, 2009, 07:21:46 AM

Wait don't you remember the SARS, AIDS,Killer bee, BSE etc. etc. epidemics that destroyed civilisation?

Title: Re: The Media - oh noes we are going to die!
Post by: Caradir on April 27, 2009, 10:06:45 AM

That be the modern day media report half truths as fact and damn the consequences.

Title: Re: The Media - oh noes we are going to die!
Post by: Warcold on April 27, 2009, 11:13:02 AM

Or modern day ppl either

1) demanding of the media (and government etc.) to warn them of every little danger there is (or else they'll sue you)
2) more willing to buy papers with flashy headlines and dramatic stories

or both  :D


Recently a book came out of a young Dutch philosopher and national newspaper columnist critically reviewing modern day society and especially the media. Very interesting read. He also addresses these sorts of 'hypes'.
Heavy bias towards Dutch media and society though, so doubt it will get translated.
For the few Dutch among you: Buy! ==> http://www.selexyz.nl/pages/detail_v2/S1/10030002173952-2-10090000000010.aspx