Today in lecture Professor Wagner talked about how some social media sites have removed fact-checking software. Do you think the lack of fact-checking software will promote misinformation? Or will it help to stop the spread of misinformation by increasing conversation between users? #UWJ201 #307

Today in lecture we learned about how when a report is labeled fact checking it is more likely to be perceived as biased but more successful in informing people than a report not labeled to be fact checking. Which do you think journalists should be prioritizing? Why? #UWJ201 #307

In lecture yesterday we learned about the hostile media effect where both sides feel that a neutral story is biased against them. What factors could make some people more susceptible to perceiving bias even when the story is neutral? #UWJ201 #307

Today in lecture we talked about how media affects our lives. Media can give us inspiration or model healthy relationships but can also create unrealistic standards. What do you think is a good solution for limiting the negative media we see while still benefiting from positive media? #UWJ201 #307

Earlier this week we talked about how television is a centralized standardized system but now with the rise of social media and the internet the not everyone is receiving the same information. What are some pros and cons of people be exposed to varying information and sources? #UWJ201 #307

The article “Scoops Impact of Glory: What Motivates Reporters?” showed that reporters have different intentions regarding the broader public. Do you think it would be helpful to call out reporters who have malicious intentions or focus on ones who have positive intentions? #UWJ201 #307

Yesterday in lecture we discussed agenda setting and how partisanship limits agenda setting because of a declining trust in the news. Although partisanship can combat agenda setting techniques is increased partisanship worth decrease agenda setting? #uwj201 #307

In lecture this week we learned about new deserts, places that no longer have newspaper coverage, and how news deserts can promote filter bubbles. Do you think news deserts will become more prevalent with increasing digital media? #UWJ201 #307

In lecture today we talked about demassification and how E-commerce is becoming more and more personalized. Personalized ads obviously benefit companies, but will personalized ads eventually scare off customers who are concerned about privacy? #UWJ201 #307