The independent news source that I chose was the BBC, which broadcasts on the television, radio and online. It was created by the Royal Charter but is a public service broadcaster. It is funded by a government grant.Its purpose is to update people on important newsworthy events that are happening worldwide. Unlike many new sources in America, it tells of important events around the world, and not small occurrences in our hometowns. I've used BBC before and found it to be very informative, which is one of the reasons why I would continue to use it.
The article McLuhan: It's All Going According to Marshall's Plan by Mark Edmundson
is about Marshal McLuhan whose ideas on the media were very controversial, although some believe today that his predictions might have actually been right. McLuhan believed that the media, and its evolution could change and mold human nature forever. McLuhan was actually in support of the media, and presents an idea of the Utopian world that for once is not so scary. He feels that reading was negative to us, because it keeps us separated as a society,while technology holds us together. This idea makes the idea of technology more welcoming rather than scary.
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