After discussing how journalists need to minimize harm within ethics, do you think they should ever be holding back the truth in order to uphold their integrity? #UWJ201 #306

(1/2) In one of Kathleen Deaven's articles this week she provided suggestions to how newsrooms and journalists can improve their work, including bridging the divide between the media and Black communities by intentionally incorporate positive stories of their communities... #UWJ201 #306

In lecture this week, we discussed motivational reasoning and one's desire to continuously fuel a claim. From this, a dangerous feedback loop can be created, further marginalizing political polarization. How does social media, specifically X, lead to lessened societal cohesion? #UWJ201 #306

Many of my friends that have LinkedIn, which matches the "Fulfillment in Jobs and Careers" of this weeks article, have a competition between them of who has the most connections. I begin to wonder if this starts to contribute to a competitive mindset, undermining genuine career goals. #UWJ201 #306

In class this week we discussed the power large cooperations have on advocating for a message, such as SC Johnson. As powerful as this is, I try to recall other companies that have done the same. Can you think of other influential companies that have been as successful? #UWJ201 #306

In lecture this week, we talked about how less likely it is for women, elderlies, and people of color to be the main character in TV and movie roles. What strategies can be adopted to increase the roles for these individuals? #UWJ201 #306

Recently, we talked about strategies companies use to sell their buyers on the advertised product. I'm reminded of Black Friday deals, where the discounts may be worse than the regular price. If buyers were better ensured of these strategies, would companies start to lose customers? #UWJ201 #306

In Monday's lecture, we talked about how good the media is at focusing our attention on what is talked about. It is clear that much of what we know stems from the media. Do you feel that this focus limits our understanding on important issues or does it prioritize what we need to know? #UWJ201 #306

In lecture today, we discussed the new marketing concept and its goal to study consumers to identify needs. Upon the Coca-Cola example, I never truly realized the addition to desires not previously met. Is this taking advantage of consumer psychology or simply smart marketing? #UWJ201 #306

Prof. Wagner shared how consumed Americans are in buying items. I have seen this first-hand, especially on TikTok, with influencers feeding into overconsumption for views. When will mental well-being and environmental sustainability outweigh the pressures to consume the newest products? #UWJ201 #306

Within the Washington Post article, it poses the claim that ending fact-checking increases an individuals free speech, as the likeliness of their opinion being flagged declines. However, should this be a concern as misinformation is more likely to spread? #UWJ201 #306