Wendy Brown on Media and Power.

Wendy Brown on Media and Power.

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Business, Social Studies

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The video discusses the challenges of living in uncertainty and the role of media, which is largely controlled by a few corporations, affecting the perception of a free press. It highlights the influence of money in politics, with politicians needing to raise funds like selling products, and the prevalence of lobbying by former congresspeople. The video questions the principles of democracy, noting the lack of accountability to citizens and the media's focus on profit over truth.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What does the term 'disintegration of the demos and the kratia' refer to in the context of democracy?

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Discuss the relationship between media accountability and the economic interests of private sector entities.

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