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Four hostile newspapers are more to be feared than a thousand bayonets.
-Napoleon Bonaparte
Undoubtedly,media is the most influential weapon.The overwhelming power of the media is a blessing as well as a curse for mankind.The main purpose of the media is to present various occurrence like a transparent glass.People often trust the media like a obedient boy.Most of the people see the world through the eyes of the media.But sadly, the media does not always present or be allowed to present everything like transparent glass.So what the media says should not be taken for granted.
Suppose,the media is publishing everything crystal clear and so people are believing doubtlessly.But still one question remains.Events that don’t appear in the media don’t actually happen?Things that don't come up in the media, don't they really exist?We forget there is another world beyond the world we know.The world we see is not the real picture of the whole world.The world is much more bigger than we think it is!
There is a tendency of spreading
negativity in the media.Eight out of ten headlines and highlights are negative.The same thing is applicable for other cases too.Yes,I agree, psychologically people are more Responsive to negative topics than positive.But this negativity
fills our lives full of frustration and sadness in the long run.Naturally,it has an adverse effect on public health (Health=Body+Mind).But the media doesn't take any responsibility.
We also can't avoid the responsibility. Most people use social media only to spread negativity.They sell negativity to gain cheap popularity.There are some notable YouTube channels standing on negativity.Their millions and billions of views would not exist without us.The reason behind such negativity is our instictual blind support.
❛❛If you don't read the newspapers, you are uninformed. If you read the newspapers, you are miss-informed.
-Mark Twain
Language is often misused.It can change the whole meaning with slightest distortion.It is also noticed that the media fails to give us accurate information on some issues.For example, the number of wounded & killed in an accident often varies from channel to channel, newspaper to newspaper etc.
❛❛He who controls the media controls the mind of public.
-NoamChomsky
Repetition makes us believe something is true,whether it is or not.This does not control rather it influences.Most of the time,we are being manipulated.This is actually worse than if it was controlling,because you think it is all your own doing.It's also noteworthy how they are presenting a news.
Another unhealthy things roaming around in media is Trending.It is an easy & effective way of trading befooling young generation.Have you ever thought in the way that your likes,dislikes and thoughts are fixed by this Trending?I am not telling you always be against Trending.I just want our likes,dislikes & thinking uninfluenced from Trending.
After all these,rumors or fake news are scattering everywhere.Even verified news portals cannot be fully trusted for exaggerated news.Which one do we believe in?
The acceleration of spreading media is growing fast.But the depth of media is the same as before.
Everyday,we are buying false,exaggerated,fake news by paying for the truth, aren't we?
Does the media just harm us?The media surely does a lot of good.Many journalists work tirelessly with dedication and impartiality.Many die while trying to reveal the truth.Many lose their jobs.We should not forget to thank these honest journalists.
After all,we need the help of the media to verify if the media presents any misinformation.We are to criticize the media using itself.I don't think it will be possible to live in 2020 without the media.
No matter what the media says or is said,we have to keep our eyes and ears open all the time.If we make any wrong decision without knowing or understanding,it will hamper us.Then the media will not be there for accountability.
If you have read the whole writing,maybe you can complain that I am speaking against negativity but also practising negativity here.You know what?What I'm talking about and where I'm talking,both mostly stand on negativity.But,to be honest, I have tried to do a constructive criticism.
Thank you.