Mass Media

The Merriam- Webster dictionary defines mass media as a medium of communication (as newspapers, radio, or television) that is designed to reach the mass of the people —usually used in plural

I will use the following imagery to help convey my own personal view of mass media. Mass media is like a giant, interconnected web that connects individuals through the use of technologies like the internet, television and radio.

In Neil Postman’s speech The Humanism of Media Ecology, Postman explains that the media make us aware, gives us the opportunity to reflect, discuss and provides the basis for action this is evident in how media outlets are able to make us aware of occurrences happening far away. Media outlets help to provide us with a global sense of togetherness similar to Marshall McLuhan’s term global village. We all exist in this global village. The world is now intricately interconnected, In the matter of mere seconds I am able to communicate with someone as far as Australia. We all contribute to mass media.

Works cited
"The Humanism of Media Ecology :: MEA Proceedings." The Media Ecology Association. 5 Oct. 2009 .
"The Playboy Interview: Marshall McLuhan." heim.ifi.uio.no. 5 Oct. 2009 .
"mass medium - Definition from the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary." Dictionary and Thesaurus - Merriam-Webster Online. 9 Oct. 2009 .