1) To what extent do you agree with Alain de Botton's views on the News?
I agree with whatever Alain de Botton's views are on people being uneducated about the new/digital media. I also believe that there should be a moral purpose beyond informing people.
2) How can you link Marxism and Hegemony to de Botton's criticisms of the News?
In the points de Bottons mentioned are not of dominant ideologies which means that these views are not hegemonic. These views have not come from the wealthy/ owners of media companies but a philosopher which means that these views are not marxist as well.
3) How could you use Pluralism and new technology to challenge de Botton's views on the News?
With the help of technology there has been an increase in pluralism as audiences have turned into content creators. An example is user generated content which is when people record using their smart phones and publish content online to people to see.
4) Choose two news stories from the last six months - one that supports de Botton's views and one that challenges his belief that the News is used for social control.
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