Change in the way we see news. The internet, makes it instant, what are consequences?
...Within the last hour or so, or less, there has been a crash at Daytona Speedway. You can see it ,if you want at some link. This is not about that. This is about the instant communication and presentation of events. There was a time within the last 25 years, you had to wait for the news to be presented. Maybe for a news show, or an interruption for "Breaking News" Yes, they networks "broke into programs" for news.
In the 60s video tape was invented and used for newscasts. A change took place sometime afterwards. Gradually the change became .."instant" An example is this crash above. Almost instantly, within a few moments, the video of the crash was seen everywhere if you wished to see it. How long did it take?..10 minutes, or five minutes?..I don't know.
..For me, the news changed totally, on 9/11. I did not own a computer. I was at the library using one of their computers going from site to site for whatever reasons. I got there at 9am to get one. So that is what I did. And then, someone says turn to this link/station and I see this building on fire. A commentator was saying that there was an attack on the U.S.A. and that was one of the places. I think there were 4 computers at the library then, maybe six. There was a huge tv hooked up near the main entrance and everyone was standing there watching the event. The way news is brought to us had changed forever. Instead of waiting now, we see it instantly, if we want.
...Most of the time, instant news is not necessary. News junkies like me, often think it is, but it isn't. I like it but it is not necessary, unless some event is indeed threatening to one's existence. For example, a tornado or hurricane is coming. Get out of there, or get total protection. That is very important. Avoid this crash site if you can, the radio says. ok. Sometimes the instant nature of the news, and analysis presented here and everywhere makes us think that this is very necessary. That is something I have been thinking about.
I do not have an answer. I sure do like knowing about it right away, but I do I need to know right away?
.. This is a Discussion forum. What do you think? About knowing the news instantly, and our discussions about it? ...I hope this does not offend anyone in any way. I am just going to look at the answers to this, and read what you think..Thank You.
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