During the world wars German war machinery successfully manipulated the media (newspapers and radio) to rule over the greater Germany. Even this day counties like China tightly control what information/news reaches the public and what does not. If done properly and consistently over the years, this propaganda can successfully and dramatically change the beliefs, perception and the public opinion. Sometimes even to the extent that young german kids thought they were doing their parents a favor by reporting their activities to the Gestapo.
It was only now I have realized the importance of good education. The more one has access to international media (internet, newspaper, tv etc.) the more international languages one can read and write in, the harder it is for the government to poison and condition one’s mind.
Without access to international media and people with diverse opinions a person will not only be biased. What’s worse is that by accessing only the limited information, they would reinforce their perception. Net result is that everybody has a different view about the same thing, yet they all will be convinced that this is the right view.
Ankur Aggarwal
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“International media” has become a euphemism for US, UK based English language media. and we know how coloured their views are. they are no different from state owned Chinese media. they indulge in propoganda all the time which has indeed changed the beliefs, perception and shaped public opinion among the educated middle class and elites across the world since the last 200 years.
Comment by madhu — November 7, 2009 @ 8:37 AM
yups even the english media has coloured vision… but then who does not… its better to hear 2 sides of the same story than none at all
Comment by Ankur Aggarwal — November 7, 2009 @ 9:43 PM
Tell me
which media isnt colored? /is totally unbiased
ur right – better to get both sides of the story
and trust ones judgement/logic
Joseph Goebbels was right…
nyways this should interest u
its about rail recruitment
http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/Appointed-by-Lalu-sacked-by-Mamata/538558/
Comment by Prax — November 7, 2009 @ 11:18 PM
well my father worked as charman railway recruitment board for 2 years… and yes its a very powerful post where u can give employment to 2-3 thousand people every couple of months…
maybe thats why mamata wants her people in those posts
Comment by Ankur Aggarwal — November 8, 2009 @ 7:34 AM
True , just like all her predecessors did…
i dont think more than 10% of govt servants are honest
Comment by Prax — November 9, 2009 @ 11:03 AM