Week 2: Political polarization and the role of the media in modern society - 13. 10. 2020
https://www.ted.com/talks/damon_brown_how_to_choose_your_news#t-941
How has media changed compared to the past?
What suggestions does the speaker make for being good media consumers?
https://www.ted.com/talks/eli_pariser_beware_online_filter_bubbles
What is a "filter bubble"?
Who were the traditional "gatekeepers" and what has taken their place?
What problems does this phenomenon cause for modern society?
https://www.ted.com/talks/robb_willer_how_to_have_better_political_conversations
According to the video, why are liberals and conservatives so divided?
How can we have better political conversations?
Do you see a similar phenomenon in your country?
https://www.ted.com/talks/cathy_o_neil_the_era_of_blind_faith_in_big_data_must_end
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