How does the media affect people?

[Edmund Dantes]

Yes the media is not immune from corruption. But please do not say na mas honest ang mga vloggers na yan at hindi sila biased. Alamin muna kasi ang ibig sabihin ng biased. Nakakita ka na ba ng isang Duterte Vlogger na nagulat ng mabuti tungkol sa opposition, o kaya nagbalita ng mali ni Digong? 

Ang media may reporter na pwede papanagutin kung mali impormasyon. Eh ang Vlogger na yan? Pwede mo ba papanagutin? Minsan nga ni hindi mo alam ano mga mukha nila. At least yun sa balita pwede ka maging critical and that is the point. Pwede mo sila i-reklamo sa ethics borad. Ang mga trolls ba meron nyan?

Ill say this again, patanga ng patanga lang ang masa dahil sa social media na yan

[macbolan00]

A population that believes "mainstream" media is manipulated and will instead believe whatever online source they see for news proves we have a national IQ average below 87.

[K0RN - RETIR3D]

On 9/1/2022 at 10:26 AM, Edmund Dantes said:

Social media ang mas tinutukoy mo.

Ang taong nagsasabi na di na sya mauuto dahil may facebook nya ay isang taong malaking utouto

It goes both ways. Its up to us how we determine the truth from fake news. 

[Edmund Dantes]

1 minute ago, K0RN - RETIR3D said:

It goes both ways. Its up to us how we determine the truth from fake news. 

At least ang journalist may ethics board. Alam mo kung sino sila pwede mo ihabla. Ang mga trolls ni mukha di mo nakikita. At hindi dumadaan sa review process

[Dealdealers]

Manipulate is the operative word

[Gerald Bourne]

Manipulation, Mind Conditioning

[CorleoneMichael]

Helped us achieve this "golden" age

[Edmund Dantes]

Anyone who says mas accurate ang social media at mga vloggers kesa sa totoong news outlets at journalist ay isa't kalahating......

 

[abduljackolsalsalani]

Media manipulation (traditional media and social media) is a growing concern in today's world. The deliberate use of false or misleading information to influence public opinion and shape public discourse has become rampant. It is used to manipulate people into believing something that isn't true and create an atmosphere of fear and distrust.
 

The rise of social media has made it easier for those with malicious intent to spread false information quickly and easily, making it even more important for us to be aware of the potential dangers posed by media manipulation.

[macbolan00]

Growing? Manipulative media has always been there. It preys on the stupid segment of the voting population (also has always been there.) It gave rise to stupid elections for the likes of Marcos Sr, Erap, Duterte, and again Marcos.

[Liebe]

Goyims ang nagkocontrol ng media outlet sa buong mundo. Kaya minsan nakakatawa na lang ang mga binabalita nila na kung minsan wala nang sense yung hinahatid nilang balita. 😌

[macbolan00]

I imagine all dutertards and marcosians here to be cut from the same cloth as that dimwit rend0n labrad0r. That's the kind of guy you get to debate with here. Talk about pointless.

[Magic Circle]

Media is also corrupt in a smaller scan than politics.. Self interest  din same as politicians.

[tiramisu06]

brainwashing

[Joelsantos69]

Marketing is such a billion dollar industry.  Influences consumers tenfolds

[abduljackolsalsalani]

Mass media, whether mainstream or online is always double edged. Unfortunately, we are in an era where it had been more on the manipulative side. They report things which will advance their agenda. They feed their ideas or opinions to the recipients. Anything that is reported becomes gospel truth even if there are manipulations. A passive bystander or politician becomes the hero and claims the credit while the hero/actual proponent goes unrecognized. Some news are blocked liked the secret meeting of an opposing political party abroad which may affect the Philippines. Just like. any field, an. ethics committee is just a wallflower to assure the public of fairness and impartiality, which we know is just a fantasy. Video snippets of events are presented according to how it will advance a network's agenda. 

In the countryside, radio shows and commentaries are warmly accepted by the people their. The opinions of the broadcaster becomes the opinion of the recipients. Most will no longer analyze it with their situation. Maybe the presenters should encourage the recipients to form their own opinions based on the presented news with their actual observations. 

Media is also being utilized in promoting consumerism in a bad way. It is inculcating in the minds of the people that one has to buy and own some things that may not be essential. People tend to consume unneeded item to fit the norm. 

 

[Elsa1]

Well sometimes you need to do research pa para malaman katutuhanan.

[Sterben17]

Research is always the key if nagdoubt ka sa balita. If nagdoubt ka sa naresearch mo, try ulit humanap ng ibang source, kapag nagdoubt ka pa din kahit halos lahat ng sources na nakita mo iisa lang sinabi, sayo na may mali.

[KaiSir16]

Media is just there to make us aware of issues. Its always up to the person to do further research on the topic para di ka magkaroon ng doubt. Kaya importante ang makapag tapos at maka aral sa matinong paaralan.

[rbdizzy]

There is no such thing as biased journalism unless it delibirately supresses facts. There's a reason why it was called a watchdog 

[infrasound]

33 minutes ago, rbdizzy said:

There is no such thing as biased journalism unless it delibirately supresses facts. There's a reason why it was called a watchdog 

Unfortunately, there is bias in journalism. What we need is discernment. 

[tk421]

Journalism, at least, is accountable to someone. If journalists make a mistake in their reports, since they can be reprimanded, sued, or their reputation can suffer.

Social media troll farms have such safeguards. Whatever these trolls say will linger on like cancer.

[johnlove]

During the Luneta hostage crisis, the media is the cctv of the hostage taker, giving the hostage taker complete control of the situation.  Isn't that powerful enough?

[abduljackolsalsalani]

Media placed the incumbent president into power.

[calvinjarix]

Media can influence society in various ways. While it's essential to note that not all media engage in mass manipulation, some concerns related to media influence can include:

1. 1. Biased Reporting: Media outlets with specific political or economic interests can present information in a way that supports their agenda, potentially skewing public perception. Some local and international media are known to omit, modify or even deliver information in such a way that that twists facts. Some media outlets, most especially the small to medium enterprises, can easily seek compensation in exchange of omitting, swaying or even directing public attention from or to a certain topic. (Ex. a political candidate may “donate” a certain amount of money in exchange of bad publicity to an opponent)

2. 2. Sensationalism: Sensational headlines or stories that can grab attention but may not always provide a balanced or accurate view of events, leading to fear or outrage. For example, media outlets are swaying the public attention to 🐣 and away from 🐯. Sensationalizing the large sum of money spent by 🐣 , when in fact 🐯 is on a spending spree,  and yet the story haven’t even reached the headlines as to where and how it was spent and what are the returns for our kababayans.

3. 3. Filter Bubbles: Social media algorithms may expose users to content that aligns with their existing beliefs, reinforcing preconceived notions and limiting exposure to diverse perspectives. Fake media outlets are rampant nowadays and can easily manipulate the people who are glued to their phones instead of opening their eyes and obeserving their way of life. Mas guminhawa ba o nasa parehas pa ding sistema?
    

4. 4. Confirmation Bias: Media that consistently reinforces one viewpoint can lead to confirmation bias, where individuals seek out and accept information that supports their existing beliefs while dismissing contrary evidence. Dami tuloy naniwala sa bars.

5. 5. Manipulative Messaging: Advertisers and political groups may use emotionally charged messaging or propaganda to manipulate public opinion. You’d be surprise how privately funded projects are grabbed for credits during election period.

6. 6. Selective Omission: Media can selectively omit or downplay certain events or perspectives, influencing public understanding of important issues. In fact, some media outlets are resorting to historical revisionism to the point of downplaying the atrocities of the past.

While most of my examples are political in nature, media influence can also have a profound impact in different aspects of life such as gender equality, economics, health, education and many more.

It's important to engage critically with media, seek diverse sources of information, and develop media literacy skills to avoid being unduly influenced. Media literacy education and fact-checking can help individuals discern between accurate reporting and biased or misleading content. Additionally, supporting independent journalism and advocating for media transparency and accountability can contribute to a healthier media landscape.

😵‍💫 TLDR; Matutong mag-research ng facts dahil uso ang fake news. ⚠️Tandaan, ang fake news ay parang dr💥ga, nakakasira ng bait. ⛔️

Edited September 27, 2023 by calvinjarix