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tangledweb · 10-05-2004, 07:19 PM

I know that this may cover ground that has already been covered but for the people who don't read the entire thread for content...

Art said >> in the media we only see what we are shown.

I wanted to add to that thought and state that the converse also applies.

We also DON'T see what Mass Media doesn't want us to see. It's really the same thing. MM is not only controlling the images and sounds that we are bombarded with, but they also selectively deny us information that works contrary to their goals. Whether you call it conspiracy or coincidence, we are completely at the mercy of the networks and news outlets for our daily information dose.

My local hospital just had it's first reported case of Mad Cow disease with the diagnosis of a 40 year old woman. She was given a terminal prognosis. No news reports, no newspaper articles, - nothing. It's big friggin news here in the USA when it happens somewhere else but when it hits here, not a peep.

From the lack of coverage, you might get the idea that there is no chance that anyone has gotten the disease and thus assume that there is no danger. If the newspapers and networks are right, there isn't. I will be curious to see how the next few days play out and see what comes of this.

10-05-2004, 07:19 PM	#384 (permalink)
tangledweb slightly impaired Location: Down South	I know that this may cover ground that has already been covered but for the people who don't read the entire thread for content... Art said >> in the media we only see what we are shown. I wanted to add to that thought and state that the converse also applies. We also DON'T see what Mass Media doesn't want us to see. It's really the same thing. MM is not only controlling the images and sounds that we are bombarded with, but they also selectively deny us information that works contrary to their goals. Whether you call it conspiracy or coincidence, we are completely at the mercy of the networks and news outlets for our daily information dose. My local hospital just had it's first reported case of Mad Cow disease with the diagnosis of a 40 year old woman. She was given a terminal prognosis. No news reports, no newspaper articles, - nothing. It's big friggin news here in the USA when it happens somewhere else but when it hits here, not a peep. From the lack of coverage, you might get the idea that there is no chance that anyone has gotten the disease and thus assume that there is no danger. If the newspapers and networks are right, there isn't. I will be curious to see how the next few days play out and see what comes of this. Last edited by tangledweb; 10-05-2004 at 07:26 PM..