With corrective actions people will tend to see participation online as easier. They can share their opinion and reach a big audience. Offline participation is more direct and personal. I think both participation influences behavior but it depends how involved they feel in the process. #UWJ201 #317

I have been thinking about the hostile media effect and how partisans will view the media as biased against their own beliefs but others see it as not. I have seen this myself where people who agree with me think that the media is fair but those who don't think it's one sided. #UWJ201 #317

It's interesting to think about the difference between media bias and slant. Bias feels more systematic while slant feels more deliberate. I think that the biggest issue is structural bias How do we know if something is bias? It definitely makes me think more about what I read. #UWJ201 #317

Violent TV tend to grab attention by tapping into peoples emotions which keeps the audience hooked. However it distorts reality and tends to create fears and shape perceptions. What do you think could help shift this narrative? #UWJ201 #317

I agree that the BLM movement's use of social media highlighted how impactful platforms can be in lifting peoples voices. Another example of this was the Civil Rights Movement in 1960s where leaders used the media. These different movements used different tools. #UWJ201 #317

TV shapes exactly how we see the world and often creates stereotypes and even 'mean world syndrome'. When TV covers race and protest journalists need to be more engaged in an impartial way and show the true diversity. Do you think media should do more to engage in these diverse voices? #UWJ201 #317

I think that I see targeted ads the most, especially ones that are driven by AI based on my history. Sometimes these ads feel far too relevant to what I wish to see. I think that storytelling ads have the biggest effect on me, whether it is a motivational ad or emotional one. #UWJ201 #317

Another powerful strategy that is used is emotional appeal. This activates many emotions like happiness, fear, nostalgia, or urgency for action. One big example of this is FOMO. Many users see limited-time offers and immediately indulge. #J201 #317

With the rise of AI and the change of marketing for businesses on Facebook, I wonder what the next big trend in AI-powered advertisement will be. It is not only helping with Ad placement but it is also reshaping customer engagement as a whole. #UWJ201 #317

This highlights a huge tension in journalism today. Although local news is the most trusted it is the one that is unfortunately struggling the most. With the shrinking, this could mean that we lose community-focused reporting. This could even further lead to news deserts. #UWJ201 #317

The influence of money in the media is a ethical issue. These two effects highlight how the media ownership shapes the public perception and even creates divides. Should there be restrictions? Who decides on them? #UWJ201 #317

The quote "The press may not tell us what to think but it sure tells us what to think about" stuck with me. Every single day the news agenda is limited and skewed. Only the front page is considered important. But is traditional agenda-setting losing power to the rise of social media? #UWJ201 #317.

I think that mass media ownership does become an oligopoly when a small amount of corporations control the majority of news sources. This is a huge threat to voices in journalism because it mutes independent and diverse voices. #UWJ201 #317

This FOX News and Civic media effect shows how ownership does have a direct correlation with political outcomes and opinions. Is the public who is retaining this information making good decisions or are they just following what information the companies think will be most profitable? #UWJ201 #317

Prof. Wagner this week talked heavily about how media ownership can shape what we believe to be true. Are we being truly informed about accurate information or only being shown what big corporate owners want us to see? #UWJ201 #317.

I completely agree I think without fact checking misinformation can spread if it is unchecked. I wonder if this will increase people to stay in their filter bubbles. #UWJ201 #317

I totally agree with this statement and I think that filter bubbles are a lot more frequent in highly partisan areas. I wonder if swing states like Wisconsin experience less of filter bubbles due to more diverse viewpoints. #UWJ201 #317

This is an example of a mediated society. It demonstrates how social media shapes public discourse and alters the views of authority. #UWJ201 #317