The Module “Noise, News, and Neutrality” explores the complexities of media in the digital age, focusing on biases and the impact of digitalization on news consumption. It discusses how mass media has evolved from oral traditions to digital platforms, enabling broader audience reach and enhanced consumer choice.
The Module highlights various biases in media, such as coverage, tonality, and agenda biases, and examines the role of media in shaping public opinion through mechanisms like selective exposure and framing. It also addresses the challenges of achieving neutrality and objectivity in media reporting, suggesting measures like the Fairness Doctrine and the Awareness Doctrine.
Furthermore, it delves into the phenomenon of fake news, emphasizing its political, social, and economic motivations, and outlines strategies to combat it. The Modele underscores the importance of media literacy in navigating the modern information landscape, advocating for informed and critical media consumption.
