Based on the previous blog entry discussing on the influence of the Net on Politics and the dark side of the Internet, the next area of focus is on the impact of Journalism and the Internet.
The book on The Net Delusion: The Dark Side of Internet Freedom also brought to point another rising area on the Internet, the rise of mass journalism.
In the past, journalism used to only be a niche area specific to professional journalists, however, now with the rise of the Internet, the concept of journalism has indeed changed. Now, anyone can be an amateur reporter or journalist with the medium of the Internet through blogging sites such as WordPress, Tumblr, blogger, not forgetting the powerful micro-blogging tool – twitter that allows users to post bite-size info on the latest updates.
An interesting news company called The Real News Network provides the real deal of news out there.
TRNN Mission:
The Real News Network is a television news and documentary network focused on providing independent and uncompromising journalism.
Our staff, in collaboration with courageous journalists around the globe, will investigate report and debate stories on the critical issues of our times.
We are viewer supported and do not accept advertising, government or corporate funding.
What’s Real About TRNN:
We won’t blindly follow wire services or official press releases that attempt to set the news agenda. We will cover the big stories of the day, but we will broaden the definition of what’s important.
The Real News will investigate, report and debate stories that help us understand the critical issues of our time.
The movements for the rights of working people, women, children, immigrants, indigenous people, for freedom of religion and conscience, for moral and spiritual values and for peace and against racism are news. The health of our planet will be a story, day after day.
Below is an interesting video by The Real News Network (TRNN.com) on an interview with the writers of Will the Last Reporter Please Turn out the Lights: The Collapse of Journalism and How to Fix It, Robert W. McChesney & Victor Pickard.
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