I think the degree in which it's manipulative heavily depends on the intent behind how it's used. I think when it's used with real relationships and established trust, it makes it less deceptive. #UWJ201 #301

I feel like personalization and emotional appeals are the most effective ways to motivate people to alter their prior attitudes, In order for an opinion to change, a person has to trust who they're being persuaded by - I think personal connection is the first step to building trust. #UWJ201 #301

I think that these people are most likely to believe conspiracy theories because of the echo chambers people find themselves in online. When people are surrounded from all sides by people with the same opinion, it gets harder to talk them out of it. #UWJ201 #301

I agree with what Jordyn commented above. I think it's important for the news to focus on accurately informing readers. With the free reign people take advantage of on social media, regulation on what is being shared is crucial for education and correction but also safety. #UWJ201 #301

Unfortunately, I think the media is very revenue-based nowadays. The more intriguing a headline or article is, the more likely people are to click on it. Also, there is an increasing rate of media illiteracy in this country, where not everyone knows how to critically evaluate a source. #UWJ201 #301

I think it's a combination of both. Of course, our own biases influence us every day (consciously or unconsciously), especially with what news we choose to consume. I also think the media plays a big part, as editorial & journalistic biases are in every piece of news. #UWJ201 #301

Absolutely. News in the media is becoming more polarized each day, with algorithms perpetuating the issue by giving people content that aligns with their views. With controversy surrounding fact-checking, it's difficult to sort all the information online into buckets of true and false. #UWJ201 #301

I think that our definition of "normal advertising" will evolve. With the rise in algorithms and social media ads being integrated in unique ways (imbedded ads, influencers, etc), old-fashioned advertising we're used to seeing on TV or in newspapers is on it's way out of style. #UWJ201 #301

I was going to say something similar! Ensuring that your news is coming from varying sources in order to understand different opinions is important for consuming a balanced news diet. I also think in person conversations with people you both agree and disagree with are important. #UWJ201 #301

Yes, I do think that media framing has a large impact on mean world syndrome. Unfortunately, tragic news is much more likely to grab people's attention to boost viewership for a news organization. This emphasis on the negative news draws in more clicks and eventually profit. #UWJ201 #301

Framing can be useful if it's used in a transparent, responsible way. However, its much more likely for framing to mislead readers and cause a ripple effect of misinformation. News that's framed in a very polarized way is a large part of why our country has become so divided. #UWJ201 #301

I feel like nearly all of the news we consume is framed in a way that doesn't tell the whole truth. This could be intentional or a product of the fact that it's nearly impossible to portray every detail from every perspective on a story. Bias and framing seems very difficult to avoid. #UWJ201 #301

The shift from newspapers has led to an increase in the volume of information we consume because news is instant & short. We can consume more in a shorter period of time. The reduced depth of understand tied to this leads to shorter attention spans & limited exposure to diverse news. #UWJ201 #301

I think that the switch between "patrol" and "alarm" news makes it hard for the public to stay consistently informed. Despite that these shifts are a reflection of the natural flow of events, there is a need to conquer the challenge of balancing these modes for better communication. #UWJ201 #301

The rise in news deserts would be harmful to future elections, because people typically place the most trust in the local news. With only the major news outlets reporting, polarization is only going to get worse as the population is less informed, leading to a dysfunctional democracy. #UWJ201 #301

I found this article so interesting! I'm scared to learn that the information we consume all day, everyday is controlled by so few people. This narrow concentration of power makes me question my trust in the media. It makes me wonder: what did the media look like before consolidation? #UWJ201 #301

Absolutely. With many contradictory articles- true, false, or just opinionated- it's unrealistic to expect people to fact check everything they see. While fact checking has the potential to be biased, I still think it's important. It feels like Meta taking it away is a step backward. #UWJ201 #301