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Media Virus!

Hidden Agendas in Popular Culture

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Understanding the complex relationship Americans have with information technology reveals that the media is vibrant and dynamic. Welcome to the "datasphere," where news—good, bad, or indifferent—travels instantly, along with a torrent of information: ideas, images, fads, truths, and lies. The infrastructure of this "information superhighway," composed of cable television, fiber-optic telecommunications, and various digital tools, prompts us to consider the nature of the messages it conveys. This exploration delves into how popular media manipulates and is manipulated by those adept at leveraging its influence. With a mix of amusement and concern, the discussion highlights the expanding impact of the "media virus." As a culture critic, Douglas Rushkoff illustrates how messages can "infect" audiences, from the subversive undertones of shows like "The Simpsons" to political scandals exploited for gain. The pervasive nature of this media influence means that unless you've been completely disconnected, you're already affected by the media virus. But fear not; rather than being harmful, it encourages critical thinking.

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Media Virus!, Douglas Rushkoff

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Jaar van publicatie
1994
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Titel
Media Virus!
Ondertitel
Hidden Agendas in Popular Culture
Taal
Engels
Jaar van publicatie
1994
Formaat
Hardcover
Aantal pagina's
338
ISBN10
0345382765
ISBN13
9780345382764
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Oorspronkelijke titel
Media virus
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Understanding the complex relationship Americans have with information technology reveals that the media is vibrant and dynamic. Welcome to the "datasphere," where news—good, bad, or indifferent—travels instantly, along with a torrent of information: ideas, images, fads, truths, and lies. The infrastructure of this "information superhighway," composed of cable television, fiber-optic telecommunications, and various digital tools, prompts us to consider the nature of the messages it conveys. This exploration delves into how popular media manipulates and is manipulated by those adept at leveraging its influence. With a mix of amusement and concern, the discussion highlights the expanding impact of the "media virus." As a culture critic, Douglas Rushkoff illustrates how messages can "infect" audiences, from the subversive undertones of shows like "The Simpsons" to political scandals exploited for gain. The pervasive nature of this media influence means that unless you've been completely disconnected, you're already affected by the media virus. But fear not; rather than being harmful, it encourages critical thinking.