IN THE ERA OF DIGITAL OVERLOAD: FINDING
BALANCE IN THE MEDIA AGE Media consumption
The changing landscape of media:
The way we consume media has drastically altered in the modern world. The days of reading the news by reading a newspaper or magazine or by sitting in front of the TV ang paging through the stations are long gone. We can now easily get news and information from different sources all thanks to the growth of social media and digital media. There is merit to the two of them. Media Landscape
The challenges of information overload
There might be an overwhelming amount of information that is available. We mostly receive a lot of news and updates, which might cause information overload. It could be challenging to different real information or news and to decide what is actually correct. Social media's nature contributes to the spread of fake information and news. Even though there are a lot of advantages to the media environment that we live in today, we as readers/viewers also need to be mindful of the possible drawbacks. Information overload: Media
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According to statista survey, an average adult uses their smartphone for about three hours and fifteen minutes a day. the use of social media has been connected to higher levels of anxiety, despair and loneliness. People see five thousand adverts a day on average, most of which are found on social media. It's ethical that we create methods going forward for media consumption that are both healthful and educational. This might include putting time restriction on how much time spent on screen, taking breaks from social media, double checking the accuracy of the information we take in, and also ensuring that we obtain our news from accurate sources. Healthy Balance: Media
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I agree with the last paragraph as it, stress the need for ensuring the reliability of information to counteract false narrative.
ReplyDeleteThanks, J.
DeleteHow can people distinguish between false information and accurate information on social media
ReplyDeleteIt can be tough to tell the difference between false and accurate information on social media, but there are some things you can look for to help you determine what's real and what's not.
Delete- Look for sources: Does the information come from a credible source, like a news outlet or an expert in the field? If not, be wary of its accuracy.
- Check the facts: Does the information make sense and align with what you already know? If it seems far-fetched or contradicts other information you've seen, it may not be accurate.
Your insight that the average adult spends more than three hours per day on their smartphone is fascinating, especially given the possible consequences on mental health, such as increased anxiety and loneliness.
ReplyDeleteThe last part is not something that people give attention, thank you for highlighting it
ReplyDeleteMost people just let things be nowadays
DeleteI also agree with the last part about ensuring that before consuming information,an individual must ensure that the information is relevant and accurate.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading this I realised how much time I spend on screen and I gained some insights into the media consumption topic
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ledie
DeleteWhat ever we see on television, news papers and radios is controlled by the government thats why we rely more on social media because its someone's thoughts, opinions or things they have experienced which we can rely on and they use this data to advertise what they think we might like. we get to choose what we wanna watch and choose to be happy so i would say it is healthy for us who watch healthy things.
ReplyDeleteYeah I know right, but again we must be cautious
ReplyDeleteSuch suggestions can help us secure bright minds for the future honestly
ReplyDeleteYour informative blog just made me realize that I'm also a social media addict. I agree with you that media can be harmful in the society
ReplyDeleteIt's good to be aware of it before it escalates to more danger than good
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