News editors decide what to broadcast on television and what to print in newspapers. What factors do you think influences these decisions? Do we become used to bad news? Would it be better if more good news was reported?
Whoever controls the media also controls opinions and attitudes of the people and there is little can be done to rectify this. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Celebrities make a very good living out of media attention and have chosen to live in the public spotlight. They have no right to complain when they feel the media are intruding on their privacy. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people think that the news media has become much more influential in people’s lives today and it is a negative development. Do you agree or disagree?
We can learn everything about the past from the drama in films and on television. Therefore, we no longer need to read historical books.To what extent do you agree or disagree about this statement?
Action movies with spectacular car chases are very popular with young people. it is often said that these sorts of movies lead to an increase in car accidents among young drivers as they try to copy what they have seen in the films. Do you agree that such movies increase the amount of bad driving? What can be done to encourage young people to drive more safely?
Nowadays we can enjoy the same films, fashions, brands, advertisements and TV channels. The evident difference between countries is disappearing. To what extent do you think the disadvantages overweight the advantages of this?
Some people focus on news in their own country, while others think it is more important to be aware of international news. Discuss both views and give your opinion.