Sunday, February 25, 2007
Media Communications vs Human Communications
Is seeing or hearing something in the media as effective as seeing or hearing it in real life? Talking heads on news programs and many other people tell you their opinions on television, radio and newspapers. It makes them seem more important, therefore their opinion more valid, that they are being broadcast to the public. Would you think the same about someone’s opinion of view by talking to them one on one, rather than witnessing it through a media outlet? Also, advertising through media can make products seem much more important and appealing than real life due to many special effects and exaggerated uses and benefits of a product (Example: Beer commercials with big parties and girls in bikinis). Is it fair to advertise a product through media as more than it really is? Are message conveyed with a better response through media communications rather than human communications?
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I think that if a person is an expert in their field, be it a movie review, or a political candidate, etc. It really doesn't matter to me if they say something to me personally or over the TV/Radio. It really matters more who the person is, rather than the medium by which they are communicating.
I think that it depends on who the "talking head" is. If its just a news anchor putting thier spin on it, then no, I dont think it should be valued as more important, but, if it is a scientist speaking about the danges of skin cancer or somthing like that then yes.
I think that people need to learn how to read through the messages in the media and be aware of the lies around them in commercials and the political spins put into newscasts. As for interprsonal communications vs. through the media, the opinions on TV usually have some sort of political aganda and are very biased. This leads me to believe that interpersonal communication is much better and more reliable because of the lack of agenda.
I think any company should be able to advertise anything they want about their product as long as its not mean or offensive to anyone and even then they are still allowed to, although they may get in trouble. I think its the peoples fault if they fall for false advertisement. The advertisers are only doing their jobs, which is to sell the product to the consumer.
I think human to human communication is always better, because you get to see how they say something. Body language says alot.
I think that sometimes just because someone is "higher on the totem pole" that it's believed their opinions are more valid. I do not think that that always holds true though. If the person is an expert at what they are talking about then I would value their opinion more than just a news anchor who is just reading news off a promt. As for seeing or hearing something in real life, I don't think that really matters, it depends more on the person delivering the message.
And for the advertising aspect.. that's pretty much their jobs. They use t hings to make you want their product. It's all entertainment, and for the most part, people know that if you buy a certain brand of beer, girls in bikini's aren't just going to show up at your door. They're more-so promoting a lifestyle.
I think that today's media and technology makes communication so impersonal. People fight and break up and have conversations that really should be done face to face via cell phone or Instant Messenger now.
I tihink you have a interesting way to go about it. way to go
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