U3 Presentation 2

The Media & Globalization : 

REVIEW Globalization (Information Technology) National Security vs. Due Process Vietnam and the Cold War Watergate Gulf Wars The Media & Globalization Discussion boards: Click here to enter a discussion with your classmates about these quotes by Jefferson

THE MEDIA : 

THE MEDIA “If once the people become inattentive to the public affairs, you and I, and Congress and Assemblies, Judges and Governors, shall all become wolves. It seems to be the law of our general nature.” T. Jefferson (How can we assure that this doesn’t happen?) “Were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers, or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter”. - T. Jefferson

Globalization : 

Globalization Globalization: "Globalization 1.0," Driven by__________________. AKA ___________________. "Globalization 2.0," Driven by ___________________ and came in two parts, the first marked by "falling transportation costs," and the second by "falling telecommunication costs"; "Globalization 3.0," will be driven by the empowerment of _________. Imperialism & Nationalism These advancements in technologies makes the world a much “flatter”. They level the playing field. The development of extensive worldwide patterns of economic and social relationships between nations. “countries and muscles” multinational companies individuals

The Media : 

AKA “The Forth Estate” and “Forth Branch of the Government”. The media - "the watchdogs of democracy“. ____________ - congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of_________, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof, - or abridging the -freedom of speech, or of the_____, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. The Media religion press 1st amendment Or more simply put, all our “Intellectual Freedoms”.

The Power of the Media : 

___________-Abolitionist spread the evils of slavery and changed American perspective. Ex. Uncle tom’s cabin ______-The fireside chats of FDR that gave instant comfort to a very volatile country during the great depression. __________- Coverage of the Vietnam war helped change the rules of American politics by broadcasting the horrors to American living rooms. The Power of the Media Newspapers Radio Television

Freedom of Press and/or National Security? : 

Freedom of Press and/or National Security? The first Amendment guarantees our right to freedom of speech and the press with one exception,_____________. Can we make informed decisions on serious issues like war with only some or the wrong information? Can our elected government properly protect us if they share information with the public? National Security After 9/11 the dysfunction of governmental agencies could no longer be ignored. The __________ was passed to help combat immigration laws, banking and money laundering laws, and intelligence collecting. Patriot Act When government gains power, who looses it?

The Lessons of Vietnam : 

Reporters were free to follow the soldiers on almost any mission or operation during the Vietnam war. Compared to WWI, WWII. The horrors they saw on television were more significant than the optimistic reports issued by government officials to the radio and print media. Ex. ___________ The inconsistencies spawned skepticism which led to demonstrations, which eventually broke down the _______ of both the supporters back home and the US soldiers in Vietnam. The Lessons of Vietnam morale How is the current war in Iraq being covered? Too much information? Not enough? Is the media and the government giving all sides of the story or do they have another agendas? Tet offensive

The Pentagon Papers : 

The Pentagon Papers On Friday, June 18, 1971 toward the end of the war,________________, publisher of the Washington post, published the pentagon papers given to her by Daniel Ellsberg. The documents showed a clear pattern of deception toward the public by the government and hastened the end to the war. Katherine Graham The Vietnam war took on the name ________________ because the medium had a huge impact on what Americans thought about how the war was conducted. The supreme court, after a series of appeals and injections by The Times, The Post, and the government, stated that the government could not block publication of the pentagon papers (it was a 6-3 decision). “Television War”

Lessons of Watergate : 

Lessons of Watergate The Watergate scandal severely shook the faith of the American people had for the presidency. Watergate was a critical test for the “separation of powers” laid out in the _______________. Administrations where looked at more skeptically ever since. Bernstein Graham Woodward Liddy, Dean, Hunt, Mitchell, and others did jail time and paid fines on charges ranging from theft, conspiracy, & burglary. Woodward and Bernstein U.S. Constitution The press saved the day and exposed many evils and set the standard for a new era in Journalism. _____________________ became national heroes and celebrity reporters for their investigative journalism. Nixon’s legacy.

Lessons of the Gulf Wars : 

Lessons of the two Persian gulf wars: US vs. ____ First gulf war: the reporters were escorted by military personnel and forced to work in _____________. After the war many reporters and news agencies resented this. Why? The press once again began to look differently at their responsibility to their job and country. Second gulf war: the press and the department of defense worked out a compromise. They used __________reporters which allowed them access to the actual combat troops as part of their unit. Lessons of the Gulf Wars embedded Iraq Remember too that each reporter, politician, general, etc. all have personal agendas that effect their take on the war. _______________ is probably the most obvious way to discern their bias. Party affiliation reporting pools

The Power of Television : 

Lessons from presidential campaigns The _________________ during the 1960 election might have been decided on the photogenic qualities of the candidates rather then their ability. Candidates and parties, from that day forward, entered "TV appeal" into their decisions. ___________ In 1992 overcame huge personal scandals by appearing on ordinary popular TV shows like 60 minutes and Arsenio Hall. Candidates, campaign managers, and parties in general began to understand how the ____________ could work in their favor. The Power of Television new media Kennedy/Nixon Debate Bill Clinton Which one LOOKS more presidential?

The New Media : 

The New Media New media - is usually defined as e-mail, pay per view, the internet, blogs, and cable TV especially 24 hour news stations. Some think the new media has given citizens a better chance to sort out and understand information. Which gives them a ___________________________ In 1980 CNN (Cable News Network) became the first twenty-four hour cable news channel. This event and the changing economic times hastened in the era of the "global village" or ____________ around the world. greater voice in our Democracy “Global village” is a term, coined by Marshall McLuhan the guru of 20th century telecommunications. He believed that the world would shrink in size because of the advancements in _____________ communication globalization

The Debate : 

The Debate Many argue the new media gives people the opportunity to get first hand information from many sources so they are not as influenced by the misinformation or __________ that non-democratic countries often deploy against their citizens. On the other hand, this new media (global village) has made it impossible to focus on hard news and is losing trust with the people. propaganda Supporters believe the global village concept will bring about huge political changes in non-democratic countries. Because the benefits of freedom and democracy will become too hard to hide. Corporatism Huge conglomerates are more concerned about profit then they are with truth and reporting of the facts. Because of this consolidated power. Political decisions hinge on how the press will react instead of what is best for the public. Corporate money drives political decisions.

Lowest Common Denominators : 

Lowest Common Denominators People who believe that the new media brings more problems then solutions believe… That attempting to educate the public through the media has become almost impossible. ____________________ ______________ All cater to our lowest common denominators and lead to a glut of sensational topics. "If it bleeds it leads”, “Sex sells”& “Politics of Fear” Hard news gets delegated to mere ___________ in fear that people will not pay attention to news that matters for more the a few minutes. Sound bites

Effect on our Political System : 

The extreme competition, consolidation and corporate irresponsibility lead to problems with credibility that public officials need to react to. Leadership in the form of _____________often looses out to __________ who are forced into cover-ups or use misdirection in order to be reelected. Fear of a scandal or their message being taken out of context rules their decisions. Effect on our Political System “statesmanship” “politicians” Politicians spend most of their time analyzing the ___________ and strategizing ______ instead of taking on the responsibility of leadership and setting example. Spin News Cycle

The Global Village and Globalization : 

World leaders and citizens from different countries all over the world can communicate in real-time. “Who are you going to believe? Me or your lying eyes?” The Global Village and Globalization This could help to lessen many of the communication problems, misconceptions, and propaganda of the past. “LIVE” TV is a must for any legitimate news service. Where viewers watch, first hand, the news events as they happen. The Internet offers email and blogs that gives everyone, no matter their economic status, a voice and the opportunity to make a difference. “Baghdad Bob”

Globalization at Work : 

Globalization at Work ____________ makes it easier for people to understand other people, their cultures and their points of view, which generally brings people closer together. Proof? New independent states since 1991. The fall of communism and the proliferation of democracy around the world are the best examples of this phenomenon. Globalization

All Good? : 

All Good? + More competition keeps inflation (price of goods) low. - Entry level and low skilled jobs are outsourced. + Economic interdependence could mean less wars. - Whole companies are offshored along with their tax dollars.

Globalization 3.0 : 

Thomas L. Friedman, foreign affairs columnist for The New York Times and author of the new book “The World Is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-First Century”. “20 years ago, would you rather have been a “B”student in Poughkeepsie, New York or a genius in Shanghai, China? Globalization 3.0 Twenty years ago you'd rather be a “B”student in Poughkeepsie”. Today a “B” student is a “B” student where ever they call home. Same goes for the genius.

How the world became “Flat” : 

Friedman's The 10 Great Levelers of The World. 1. Fall of the Berlin Wall - The events of November 9, 1989, tilted the worldwide balance of power toward democracies and free markets. 2. Netscape IPO - The August 9, 1995, offering sparked massive investment in fiber-optic cables. 3. Work flow software - The rise of apps from PayPal to VPNs enabled faster, closer coordination among far-flung employees. 4. Open-sourcing - Self-organizing communities, à la Linux or Wikipedia that launched a collaborative revolution that could drastically change our economy. 5. Outsourcing - Migrating business functions to India and China saved money and a third world economy. 6. Offshoring - Contract manufacturing elevated China and India to economic prominence. 7. Supply-chaining - Robust networks of suppliers, retailers, and customers increased business efficiency. See Wal-Mart. 8. Insourcing - Logistics giants took control of customer supply chains, helping mom-and-pop shops go global. See UPS and FedEx. 9. In-forming - Power searching allowed everyone to use the Internet as a "personal supply chain of knowledge." See Google. 10. Wireless - Like "steroids," wireless technologies pumped up collaboration, making it mobile and personal. How the world became “Flat”

Competing in a “Flat” world : 

Competing in a “Flat” world Become one of the “The Untouchables” by understanding that the world is now _____, and you must roll with the changes. Realize that as an American student you still have the best opportunities the world has to offer. Globalization 3.0 is truly under the control of your generation. “flat” Keeping an open mind to the opinions and ideas of others not of our culture , AKA ___________________, will not only make things easier for you in the work place it could create a _____________ of ideas that will lead to better products, ideas, and profits. Cultural Relativism Diversity