What is the UMC? Unaccountable Media Corporations?
It's interesting how values are promulgated to successive generations; partly by parents, partly by schools and organizations, partly by media (including social media today). Often through fiction, like with relatable characters demonstrating traits in positive or negative ways. The cu…
What is the UMC? Unaccountable Media Corporations?
It's interesting how values are promulgated to successive generations; partly by parents, partly by schools and organizations, partly by media (including social media today). Often through fiction, like with relatable characters demonstrating traits in positive or negative ways. The cultural elites who were among the first infected with neo-progressivism (or wokeness if you prefer) are very aware of this.
I recall being very impressed at some early age by an episode of a TV western, The Rifleman, where the protagonist defended somebody coming through town and expressing unpopular ideas, even while not agreeing with the man. It was like a version of "I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it." framed for TV viewers and children. I think it had an effect on the values I internalized.
So what values are children's media instilling in kids today? And what values have been instilled over recent decades?
I agree that showing positive and respectful portrayals of working class folks, and of skilled tradespeople, would be helpful.
Upper Middle Class. Agree with the rest. I think media has been an outsized influence and it would be nice if they would take more responsibility. Doubt if we see it happen any time soon. Pardon my cynicism on this topic.
Yeah, I think they are more focused on being "accountable" for ending oppression and inequity while also somehow getting enough amygdala driven clicks & views to pay salaries, than on creating a functioning and sustainable society.
Hey, Unaccountable Media Corporations was pretty close, I should at least get a participation trophy.
What is the UMC? Unaccountable Media Corporations?
It's interesting how values are promulgated to successive generations; partly by parents, partly by schools and organizations, partly by media (including social media today). Often through fiction, like with relatable characters demonstrating traits in positive or negative ways. The cultural elites who were among the first infected with neo-progressivism (or wokeness if you prefer) are very aware of this.
I recall being very impressed at some early age by an episode of a TV western, The Rifleman, where the protagonist defended somebody coming through town and expressing unpopular ideas, even while not agreeing with the man. It was like a version of "I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it." framed for TV viewers and children. I think it had an effect on the values I internalized.
So what values are children's media instilling in kids today? And what values have been instilled over recent decades?
I agree that showing positive and respectful portrayals of working class folks, and of skilled tradespeople, would be helpful.
Upper Middle Class. Agree with the rest. I think media has been an outsized influence and it would be nice if they would take more responsibility. Doubt if we see it happen any time soon. Pardon my cynicism on this topic.
Yeah, I think they are more focused on being "accountable" for ending oppression and inequity while also somehow getting enough amygdala driven clicks & views to pay salaries, than on creating a functioning and sustainable society.
Hey, Unaccountable Media Corporations was pretty close, I should at least get a participation trophy.
You crack me up. Here you go: 🏆 ;-)