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[sam @samlarocca__]

@amandamilleruw Although I would like to believe that I am more influenced by the central route, in actuality I think the peripheral route has more of an impact on me considering my tendency to make quick judgements and conclusions before absorbing all of the information. #UWJ201 #301

[sam @samlarocca__]

@SaffronMears I believe that both, in theory, have the same potential to influence consumers; however, I think PR has the capacity to reach a broader audience given its reliance on current events. #UWJ201 #301

[sam @samlarocca__]

Prior to this week I wasn’t fully aware of what public relations entailed. I didn’t realize that companies capitalized on current phenomenons to promote their products. This is yet another example of the subtle ways in which we can be influenced and persuaded. #UWJ201 #301

[sam @samlarocca__]

@SamanthaUptain I agree that our tendency to seek out information that confirms our deeply held beliefs could pose a threat to the way we perceive the world around us. In order to avoid this, one could aim to consume news from sources that blatantly contradict their opinions. #UWJ201 #301

[sam @samlarocca__]

@Peri5915 I think you bring up a great question. Prior to taking this class I had never really considered the implications of who owns what platform and how this may skew the information it presents. The first step in combating this, I believe, is being aware of this risk. #UWJ201 #301

[sam @samlarocca__]

For class we read “The Ways of Skeptical Knowing: The Tradecraft of Verification” which outlines four models of journalism. I wonder which one of these models we will increasingly gravitate towards as we, as consumers, rely more and more on social media for news. #UWJ201 #301

[sam @samlarocca__]

@iemmatweeter This is a great question. I feel as though no platform should have an unproportional influence on the public. Meaning, it’s ineffective for the majority of consumers to rely on social media for their news. Instead, we should rely on a variety of sources. #UWJ201 #301

[sam @samlarocca__]

@EddieEngelman I had a similar experience conducting my interviews. I was shocked to see just how far-reaching the affects of this phenomenon could be. #UWJ201 #301

[sam @samlarocca__]

This week in class while researching for my essay I came across the affects that social media apps, like TikTok, have on shaping consumers’ political attitudes. Do you think TikTok has a profound influence on its users? #UWJ201 #301

[sam @samlarocca__]

@RWiesen In terms of how to avoid the hostile media effect I feel the more we know the better. The more aware we are to how our biases effect how we perceive the news the more equipped we will be to avoid these effects. #UWJ201 #301

[sam @samlarocca__]

@laurentamborino I reached the exact same conclusion after completing my writing! I was surprised to see how influenced I was by my own biases. I will definitely be more aware of this in the future when reading the news. #UWJ201 #301

[sam @samlarocca__]

For this week’s short writing assignment I decided to look into how different news sources choose to frame the death penalty. I was surprised that many news sources had similar stances despite their political affiliation. Was anyone else surprised at their findings? #UWJ201 #301

[sam @samlarocca__]

@LogaLindsey I was equally surprised to learn the effect that geography has on our media consumption. I wonder what the long term consequences of this will be. #UWJ201 #301

[sam @samlarocca__]

@hannahritvo1 I agree that this is a huge issue that needs to be confronted. Considering the origins of this ideology run deep and are incredibly institutionalized it will be a challenging system to dismantle. #UWJ201 #301

[sam @samlarocca__]

This week we read “Five Problems with Your Protest Coverage.” What other things, like protests, are viewed in a specific way simply because of how they are framed by the media? As consumers, should we start to be more aware of this? #UWJ201 #301

[sam @samlarocca__]

@AllieKal3 I think this is a really important question as consumers are relying more and more on social media for their news intake. I wonder how this will affect the hostile media effect as news found on social media is naturally more biased and less neutral. #UWJ201 #301

[sam @samlarocca__]

@CullenJacklyn I think you bring up some great questions. I am hesitant to say that more education would completely eliminate the effect: however, it is not unlikely that the more people are aware of this idea the more conscious they will be to their own habits. #UWJ201 #301

[sam @samlarocca__]

The “spiral of silence” explains the reasons why many passionate people often fail to speak up; the majority assumes that everybody thinks like them, while the minority thinks they’re the only ones. Do you think this spiral could get in the way of necessary change? #UWJ201 #301

[sam @samlarocca__]

@NPurko @sooyunkim_ Great question! I honestly think when brands rely on consistency I tend to gravitate more towards them and trust their products. #UWJ201 #301

[sam @samlarocca__]

@SarahKushner1 I fully do the same thing! I too have a new understanding of why I follow these theories so closely and I definitely think it comes from a place of uncertainty and wanting answers to questions that don’t exist. #UWJ201 #301