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Understand Media’s Impact on Global Perceptions with These Key Points 1. How Media Shapes Views - Learn how media affects our understanding of global events and cultures. 2. The Power of Media - See how media influences our beliefs and attitudes towards different countries. 3. Stereotypes and Bias - Discover how media can reinforce stereotypes and create misconceptions. 4. Role of News Outlets - Find out how news choices and headlines shape public opinion. 5. Impact of Social Media - Understand how social media spreads both true and false information. 6. Building Bridges - Learn how media can help us understand and connect with other cultures. 7. Conclusion What’s your take on media’s role in shaping perceptions? Let’s chat about how to navigate it! PS: Engaging with media critically can help you build a better understanding of the world.

I often wonder what knowledge fills our innocent minds? How easy it is to be fooled by charisma of a politician or the latest trending social news or our very own confirmation biases? On what basis do we develop opinions on the basis of which we justify violence? Who do we listen to? In the past we had very few sources of information, but now we have far too many. How not to be fooled in this noisy info world? Here's an attempt to categorize personal sources of knowledge in terms of the quality and truthfulness.

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Are human beings naturally negative? Yes. Negative words like nobody, none, no, nothing, and nowhere attract attention. Two researchers in 2022 analyzed 15,608 posts on Facebook and X and found that posts with negation words gained more engagement. Media outlets know this and use it to monetize your attention -- DO NOT FALL FOR IT. QUESTION and ask yourself questions about what you see.

Three great minds explore one of the most important lessons of our time. There's are a few striking ideas in here I wanted to expand upon: 1. 80% of content is produced by 10% of the population. This allows small minorities with extreme viewpoints to masquerade as a majority, causing us to believe society is more polarized than it is. I am part of the 90% who rarely post because I don't want to give too much of my attention online, and I recommend others do that same. Talk to people in person and you'll find most are rational, loving, moderate and kind. 2. Don't envy or try to mimic others, particularly those you only know online as what you see is a distorted version of reality. If you must feel envious, focus on another's positive virtues as motivation to become the best version of yourself. I hope to inspire others, but recognize I have a long way to go personally and professionally. 3. If you're reading this, you have given me your attention, which is one of the most valuable resources we have. Choosing what to pay attention to is an area I am working hard on in my own life. Moments matter more if you are truly present when they happen. Being distracted, thinking about work or replaying a negative interaction in my mind, means I sometimes miss out on life. While I still struggle with this, I have at least become aware of when my mind wanders away from the present moment. I'm told this is the first step and what matters is the direction of travel, not the destination. My hope for everyone reading this that you become aware of your attention and how you are spending it. PS. I enjoyed writing this because it forced me to rewatch that video multiple times and really think about the ideas it presented. It is certainly worth your attention. https://lnkd.in/gGFnaREd

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Is LinkedIn a safe space to voice contrarian opinions? I ask not because anyone has said anything awful to me on this platform, at least nothing I did not deserve, but because I am horrified by the state of news these days and I am wondering how LinkedIn fits in. Two decades ago a majority of the country saw, read, or heard more or less the same news rundown every day. National, international, local news, politics, weather, sports, quirky stuff. On TV news you watched, at least with half an eye, all the segments, whether you thought they were inherently interesting or not. You may have encountered stories you did not like and yelled at the TV, then discussed those stories at work the next day at work. You discovered surprising things you had no idea would be relevant or interesting, and you shared those too. Today, most of us get our news from our social media feeds, including this one, which are curated to give us only what we already find interesting. How long can any democracy survive if most people avoid news that bore or challenge them? How long can an electorate make good choices if they live in siloed worlds without much basis to discuss disagreements? So I come back to my original question: does this platform provide a better newsfeed (with respect to democracy) than other social platforms? I guess my definition of "better" would be that you encounter posts that bore you, frustrate you, inspire you, and inform you. I'm not even sure that is a particularly good definition. So... thoughts? #democracy #socialmedia #news #newsfeed #boring

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Are We Letting Distractions Define Our Worth? Social media and mainstream media are filled with distractions that drain our energy and impact our self-worth. When we constantly compare ourselves to curated online lives or consume fear-driven news, we risk feeling inadequate and anxious. But our value is not determined by likes, shares, or trending topics. It’s time to be intentional about what we allow to influence our minds. Focus on real connections, personal growth, and a sense of purpose that comes from within. How do you stay grounded amidst digital distractions? Share your thoughts below.