MDSA01H3 Lecture 4: MDSA01H3 - Lec Notes Chap 4 - 26.9.2017
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Relativism: the belief that diverse approaches and theories related to a given subject are all equally correct: action becomes difficult because there is not baseline of truth to act upon. Consequences: the clear effects of regulation on a society at large: must generally be good, ofte(cid:374) (cid:271)ased o(cid:374) (cid:272)o(cid:374)te(cid:373)porary judge(cid:373)e(cid:374)ts of (cid:449)hat (cid:272)o(cid:374)stitutes a (cid:862)so(cid:272)ial (cid:271)e(cid:374)efit(cid:863) Sets of regular contingencies: tension between free-speech and public interest (i. e. before governments regulated radio stations, two or more companies would inadvertently broadcast at the same frequency thus causing disturbances) Interplay between government regulation and media self-regulation: derived from the notion that the media are in the service of the public and therefore should be guided by issues of public concern. There exist 6 groups of types of regulations, combating monopoly, protecting intellectual property, Maintaining national interest, promoting diversity, managing morality, and ensuring accuracy.
