I think actual malice occurs often. This is especially normalized in mainstream media, when talking about celebrities or using clickbait. While I’m not sure about specific consequences, in lecture, we discussed how journalists reputation can be damaged when spreading false information. #UWJ201 #304

I’m glad you brought this up because I can definitely relate to this feeling! When seeing the news recently, I feel a sense of annoyance after reading about another dramatic policy change. This makes me have low motivation levels, leading me to process in the peripheral route. #UWJ201 #304

Great question! While I do still use both in college, I definitely use centrally routed thinking more. With the amount of processing needed for schoolwork, independence, and setting up for my future, I utilize a deeper level of processing and rational thinking used in the central route. #UWJ201 #304

I think there’s definitely a balance between the two routes of persuasion! Advertising companies may utilize peripheral route persuasion to curate a low motivational message in an ad. For example, the Nespresso advertisement we saw in lecture. #UWJ201 #304

While satire may be a type of misinformation, I think audiences can usually understood its comedic undertones through the tone that’s coming across. Furthermore, if a person has a healthy media diet, that would help them better understand satire misinformation. #UWJ201 #304

Great question. In general, I think scrolling on social media is a strategy many use to distract themselves from their true emotions. For me, when I’m feeling especially in my head, I do the same. #UWJ201 #304

Hi London! I do think it’s important for people to understand all types of political parties, including populism and libertarianism, as they impact voter participation as well as the understanding of an overall political environment. #UWJ201 #304

Great Question! While social media is defined by single-sided viewpoints, I do think there are social media pages, such as “Impact” or “Feminist” that focus on presenting facts rather than opinionated bias. #UWJ201 #304

Great question! Reflecting on “living a good life,” today’s society heavily revolves around living behind social media screens, constantly buying things, and existing in a world that’s non-present. Therefore, we’ve moved away from the beauty of living with emotional satisfaction. #UWJ201 #304

I experienced the same reflections! In my own news consumption, I tend to rely on more left-leaning news sources. Nevertheless, after learning in taking J201, I plan to seek news sources out that challenge my viewpoints. #UWJ201 #304

In terms of digital and social media news, I think it’s extremely accessible to everyone while also being much less thorough. Like the difference between newspapers and television, I think social media doesn’t have the capability to cover issues in great depth. #UWJ201 #304

This is a great question. Made-up news has impacts on the creation of opinions on candidates, policies and more. Therefore, the spread of falsified news could completely alter the results of entire elections. #UWJ201 #304

I first heard of the Mean World Syndrome concept during COVID-19. While it’s hard not to be impacted by mean world syndrome today, I remember especially feeling a greater anxiety about the world’s future in that time. #UWJ201 #304

I was wondering the same thing! As explained in lecture, heavy television viewers overestimate crime statistics, believe in more traditional roles for females, etc. In the end, television is a distraction from reality, and it has impacted our views of the world. #UWJ201 #304

I was thinking about the same thing. While these polarizing environments may cause corruption, I think it’s important to note that they also contribute to a limited media agenda, therefore leading to an uninformed public. #UWJ201 #304

This is such a great observation! I think you’re right. Your ideas are similar to what we learned about with the correlation between the death penalty and emphasis framing - how political parties are framing specific negative or positive connotations around certain policy issues. #UWJ201 #304

While each of Graber’s Functions can be easily manipulated, in today’s world, I think socialization is the easiest. Moreover, the news that’s presented alters an audience’s point of view, persuading a person to take on a new opinion about a specific person or brand. #UWJ201 #304