Exam #2 JMC 101 |110 Questions and Answers
Short history of modern media chap 4: Making waves: Radio in American Life - -Telegraph-
ancestor of radios sent a message via electrical signal made with wire.
Radio- allowed broadcasting to be sent around the world and helped innovate sci-fi and
soap operas.
MTV Launch- At first could only be viewed by northern New Jersey residents 9thousdnads
of people), Reshaped music, television, and even film, helped create stars like Micheal
Jackson and Madona.
-Chapter 7: Weaving the Web: The emergence of the internet. - -Wikipedia- Known
encyclopedia and can be freely edited.
Email development
Creation of social platforms- Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.
Internet caused the innovation of cable news, HDMI, URLs
Napster- Users could share entire record collections (Led to a drop an economic model of
record music) Had to shut down in 2001
-Video Vox: Vid 1
What were the motivations behind the doctoring of the iconic Soviet photo? - -To please
Stalin
-There was a watch on the arm of one of the soldiers in the photo which would mean
stealing which Stalin knew would not represent his message for unity in the Soviet Union
so the watches in the photo was etched out.
-Vox vid 2
The video claims that "the first faked photograph" was also noteworthy as being a different
kind of "first" in photography. Describe what the video claims. - -Claims that the photo is
the first used as propaganda (symbolic) doesn't show the truth.
-Vox vid 3
The video claims that Lewis Hines' creative approach had an emotional -- and even political
effect -- on the viewers of his photos. What specific techniques had what effects, according
to the video? - -1. Shot with shallow depth of field (Showing workers in focus and mostly
blurred background)
2. Photographed kids at eye level rather than looking down at them
3. Repetitive framing to demonstrate the widespread problem of child labor.
-PODCASTS: The Daily "An anonymous #MeToo source goes public"
What does it mean to be an anonymous source? - -No name is used along with no or simple
background info of the source being used.
-PODCASTS: The Daily "An anonymous #MeToo source goes public"
What motivations drive sources to remain anonymous? - -To protect themselves/others
they know or to help protect their jobs.
, -PODCASTS: The Daily "An anonymous #MeToo source goes public"
What particular arrangement did Ali Diercks make with the New York Times in order to
remain anonymous yet still provide information? - -They weren't allowed to put her
information in the article
-PODCASTS: The Daily "An anonymous #MeToo source goes public"
How is the story of Ali Diercks related -- yet different -- from the narrative of "She Said"? - -
There is fear of job and legal risk for both. "She said" had a wide effect on the #metoo
movement while this case had a smaller to no effect.
-PODCASTS: The Daily "An anonymous #MeToo source goes public"
What are the dangers of using anonymous sources as journalist? - -Backlash,
unsafe/unknown source, being un-reliable
-PODCASTS: Radiolab "The Internet Dilemma"
What is Section 230? - -A provision: relieves internet companies of liability for illegal
things posted on their website even if it is a threat or causes harm (Not the company's
fault)
-PODCASTS: Radiolab "The internet Dilemma"
How is Section 230 a defining feature of the Internet as we know it? - -Protects sites from
constantly being sued.
-PODCASTS: Radiolab "The internet Dilemma"
People have rage toward Section 230. Why? - -Helps pass along harm like revenge porn.
-PODCASTS: Radiolab "The internet Dilemma"
What are some potential futures for Section 230, according to the episode? - -Want it to be
updated or revised.
-PODCASTS: Radiolab "The internet Dilemma"
How might the Internet change in the absence of Section 230? - -No moderation (wild
west) or extreme moderation (No free speech)
-PODCATS: The New York Times: Rabit Hole" Ep 1-3
Describe Caleb's relationship to YouTube and his beginning-middle-end journey described
in these episodes. - -At the start of his teens being rebellious due to the wide expanse of the
internet, watched a lot of self-help videos that blamed society for common troubles.
Gamergate caused political issues with anger against the media and SJWs. Watch history
escalate in his time along with getting more politically radical (white nationalism).
Continues to listen to debates and starts to see the other side. Then videos from both sides
are show. Continues to the left.
-PODCATS: The New York Times: Rabit Hole" Ep 1-3
Short history of modern media chap 4: Making waves: Radio in American Life - -Telegraph-
ancestor of radios sent a message via electrical signal made with wire.
Radio- allowed broadcasting to be sent around the world and helped innovate sci-fi and
soap operas.
MTV Launch- At first could only be viewed by northern New Jersey residents 9thousdnads
of people), Reshaped music, television, and even film, helped create stars like Micheal
Jackson and Madona.
-Chapter 7: Weaving the Web: The emergence of the internet. - -Wikipedia- Known
encyclopedia and can be freely edited.
Email development
Creation of social platforms- Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.
Internet caused the innovation of cable news, HDMI, URLs
Napster- Users could share entire record collections (Led to a drop an economic model of
record music) Had to shut down in 2001
-Video Vox: Vid 1
What were the motivations behind the doctoring of the iconic Soviet photo? - -To please
Stalin
-There was a watch on the arm of one of the soldiers in the photo which would mean
stealing which Stalin knew would not represent his message for unity in the Soviet Union
so the watches in the photo was etched out.
-Vox vid 2
The video claims that "the first faked photograph" was also noteworthy as being a different
kind of "first" in photography. Describe what the video claims. - -Claims that the photo is
the first used as propaganda (symbolic) doesn't show the truth.
-Vox vid 3
The video claims that Lewis Hines' creative approach had an emotional -- and even political
effect -- on the viewers of his photos. What specific techniques had what effects, according
to the video? - -1. Shot with shallow depth of field (Showing workers in focus and mostly
blurred background)
2. Photographed kids at eye level rather than looking down at them
3. Repetitive framing to demonstrate the widespread problem of child labor.
-PODCASTS: The Daily "An anonymous #MeToo source goes public"
What does it mean to be an anonymous source? - -No name is used along with no or simple
background info of the source being used.
-PODCASTS: The Daily "An anonymous #MeToo source goes public"
What motivations drive sources to remain anonymous? - -To protect themselves/others
they know or to help protect their jobs.
, -PODCASTS: The Daily "An anonymous #MeToo source goes public"
What particular arrangement did Ali Diercks make with the New York Times in order to
remain anonymous yet still provide information? - -They weren't allowed to put her
information in the article
-PODCASTS: The Daily "An anonymous #MeToo source goes public"
How is the story of Ali Diercks related -- yet different -- from the narrative of "She Said"? - -
There is fear of job and legal risk for both. "She said" had a wide effect on the #metoo
movement while this case had a smaller to no effect.
-PODCASTS: The Daily "An anonymous #MeToo source goes public"
What are the dangers of using anonymous sources as journalist? - -Backlash,
unsafe/unknown source, being un-reliable
-PODCASTS: Radiolab "The Internet Dilemma"
What is Section 230? - -A provision: relieves internet companies of liability for illegal
things posted on their website even if it is a threat or causes harm (Not the company's
fault)
-PODCASTS: Radiolab "The internet Dilemma"
How is Section 230 a defining feature of the Internet as we know it? - -Protects sites from
constantly being sued.
-PODCASTS: Radiolab "The internet Dilemma"
People have rage toward Section 230. Why? - -Helps pass along harm like revenge porn.
-PODCASTS: Radiolab "The internet Dilemma"
What are some potential futures for Section 230, according to the episode? - -Want it to be
updated or revised.
-PODCASTS: Radiolab "The internet Dilemma"
How might the Internet change in the absence of Section 230? - -No moderation (wild
west) or extreme moderation (No free speech)
-PODCATS: The New York Times: Rabit Hole" Ep 1-3
Describe Caleb's relationship to YouTube and his beginning-middle-end journey described
in these episodes. - -At the start of his teens being rebellious due to the wide expanse of the
internet, watched a lot of self-help videos that blamed society for common troubles.
Gamergate caused political issues with anger against the media and SJWs. Watch history
escalate in his time along with getting more politically radical (white nationalism).
Continues to listen to debates and starts to see the other side. Then videos from both sides
are show. Continues to the left.
-PODCATS: The New York Times: Rabit Hole" Ep 1-3
