We the Media

A provocative undertaking of journalism history in a short 22 page account is my reaction to Gillmor. It was a mass reality check of the evolution over time of the effects of freedom of press. It's true that we take it for granted in the United States, although, I don't think the issue as to whether or not we actually do have freedom of press is really resolved by some. I don't care to address that but suffice it to say that some believe that tasteless nonsense in the spirit of expression is irrevocably their constitutional right, which I think is more irresponsible provoking propaganda not met for the sake of continual progression.
This idea of continual progression means harmonious advancement toward utopian values. I'm an optimist and therefore I see a world that has a lot of potential. I'm OK with diversified views, as long as the ideas commit toward this idea of continual progression. I think that Gillmor has this in mind as well with regard to media and freedom of expression. Our world, with the introduction of mass technology communication such as the Internet, has given way for freedom of expression in ways that our forefathers never imagined. I like what Alvin Toffler said, “Information technology would lead -- among many other things -- to mass customization, disintermediation, and media convergence. I totally agree, but I'm not sure if this is all good; as a matter of fact, I'm a little nervous about what this will all mean. I think I'm just worried about the economy. For some reason I have this notion that the more people are online, the more people are forgetting the values and ethics that built this country the more we digress away from what it means to appreciate rigorous labor. I'm not sure if I have any basis for this, but it's more of I don't know all the facts nor am I an economy specialist. Maybe you can just take this as something to think about.