Ellie Asher

[Ellie Asher @EllieAsher2]

@aidanjourn201 #UWJ201 #314 It was hard to believe what was the truth and what was false information given the conflicting messaging from different sources. This had health consequences for individuals who were lost on how to keep themselves safe and didn't have accurate information.

[Ellie Asher @EllieAsher2]

@WillRomano14 #UWJ201 #314 I believe that social media algorithms take advantage of the customer's vulnerability given how much data a producer is able to gather without the customer even knowing. We are convinced to buy because algorithms find how to take advantage of our consumer behaviors.

[Ellie Asher @EllieAsher2]

#UWJ201 #314 The Economist article discusses how essential social media marketing is for advertisers and how much data they are able to gather to better cater to their audiences' wants. How do you see this play out in your daily life and do you think this is going too far?

[Ellie Asher @EllieAsher2]

@kate_gehringer #UWJ201 #314 It depends on what exactly they are trying to convince me of. If it is to buy a product, the peripheral route works better so that I’m not overthinking my decision. If it’s to change behaviors or attitudes, the central route works better to get me to think deeply.

[Ellie Asher @EllieAsher2]

@CourtneyCharch1 #UWJ201 #314 I would say the vast majority of what I see on social media is using our peripheral route. The nature of social media is fast-paced and companies are aware of the limited attention and time that they have to convince us of something.

[Ellie Asher @EllieAsher2]

#UWJ201 #314 Lots of poli sci research shows that voters who make more “peripheral” decisions based on voting cues rather than extensive candidate research are happier with their ballot. How does this connect to the Elaboration Likelihood Model we learned about in lecture?

[Ellie Asher @EllieAsher2]

@ellese_martin #UWJ201 #314 For me, I think I see more slant than bias in the media that I consume. Maybe it's harder to recognize bias because that requires admitting my sources "distort reality" rather than cover individuals (un)favorably.

[Ellie Asher @EllieAsher2]

@ZachHanser #UWJ201 #314 I think that social media and more online sources have honestly helped create coverage that isn't entirely focused on the two-party elites. More third parties are able to have a platform and following on sites like Twitter and Instagram.

[Ellie Asher @EllieAsher2]

#UWJ201 #314 Indexing leads to coverage being dominated by those involved in mainstream government debate (i.e. Democrats and Republicans). Yet, a Hayes and Guardino study found that that might not be entirely true. Do you think media coverage is dominated by the 2 parties? Why?

[Ellie Asher @EllieAsher2]

@jcmchugh21 #UWJ201 #314 This is a really important point to mention given the current times we are living in wherein we cannot escape the political news cycle. Is the abundance of information overwhelming the public to a point where we feel it is pointless to get involved?

[Ellie Asher @EllieAsher2]

@ecwalsh5 @prowag #UWJ201 #314 When the media is driven by economic motives, sources search and report on the most extreme and sensationalized stories rather than an accurate depiction of our society. This excludes and ignores certain voices that need to be heard and makes society more polarized.

[Ellie Asher @EllieAsher2]

#UWJ201 #314 Sinclair required local news anchors to read a script echoing Trump's skepticism of the mainstream media, calling out "fake stories" that "aren't true." What are some of the dangers of this requirement and how does it affect public perception of media bias?

[Ellie Asher @EllieAsher2]

@bergman_amelia #UWJ201 #314 Acknowledging that you live in a "filtered bubble" or narrow variety of news sources is the first step in broadening one's intake of media. Too many people neglect the fact that they most likely seek out attitude-confirming news rather than challenging sources.

[Ellie Asher @EllieAsher2]

@karaboyle003 #UWJ201 #314 Cancel culture should be distinguished from holding people accountable for their actions. It's one thing to "cancel" someone and regard them as irredeemable; it's another to call someone out and acknowledge their room for growth. The media should promote the latter.

[Ellie Asher @EllieAsher2]

#UWJ201 #314 One of the key societal functions of journalism is to hold those in power accountable and serve as a watchdog for democracy. What are some examples of how journalism has kept public officials accountable for their actions within the past 10 years?

[Ellie Asher @EllieAsher2]

#UWJ201 #314 This week’s material discussed how talk networks and access to different kinds of media influence political communication within groups. Which do you think is more influential - diversity within talk networks or consumption of different kinds of news media?

[Ellie Asher @EllieAsher2]

@WillRomano14 #UWJ201 #314 This is a really important point given the media tends to favor amplifying celebrity voices over the people who were protesting and organizing on the ground. I think the media should do more to address this discrepancy and give credit where credit is due.

[Ellie Asher @EllieAsher2]

@karaboyle003 #UWJ201 #314 I think oftentimes we underestimate the effect that media outlets have on the public’s perception of COVID-19 threats and precautions. I also think certain demographics don’t seek out the necessary information to keep people safe and ignore what the media has to say.

[Ellie Asher @EllieAsher2]

@CeliaRomano3 @ecwalsh5 @prowag #UWJ201 #314 I definitely agree that this week's material made me question my own perception of how the media affects me. Third-person perceptions were a new concept for me and made me question how much of an effect media has on my positions on certain issues and current debates.

[Ellie Asher @EllieAsher2]

@WillRomano14 #UWJ201 #314 It's important to recognize the barrier that social media establishes in the context of hate speech. It is much harder to hold individuals accountable online compared to face-to-face interactions. I think people feel freer sharing controversial opinions online.