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The media logs that I have been doing for a few months have influenced my outlook on media. Whether positive or negative, I can now judge all forms of media in a more appropriate way. I have become more aware of the techniques and tricks that people use in the media, such as emotions through music and heavy assumptions that advertisers create. This has changed my interaction with media. Now, I spend more time analyzing and trying to figure out the true purpose of publicizing each picture, video, etc. However, I do tend to critisize the media more than praise it, because now I can see how many pictures and ads are clearly fake. It’s now very easy to point out where the messengers made mistakes, and where they are being unethical or making assumptions. But, I can find the good parts of media, too. For example, I can appreciate companies that try to sell a lifestyle or positive message; not just their product. Media is basically a scramble of positive and negative messages, and we all had to learn how to figure them out.
Moreover, I feel like these extended observations have made me more media literate. Now, I can quickly find the essence of a brand, the role of women on social media, the strategies of political campaigns, and so much more! And it’s quite interesting to be exposed to the surface messages in media, but then be able to recognize the underlying intentions that aren’t supposed to be obvious to consumers. Being educated in media in this way is very important! As the one receiving the messages, I can effectively find the messengers in media, and what they’re trying to tell me. Especially as a teenager, I know that I am a huge part of media today. In order to make rational decisions about the events going on around me, as well as how my personal opinions connect to the world, I must be able to properly decipher all complex messages that are forced upon me via media.
Keeping this log has changed my ability to analyze media, but that didn’t really change my consumption of media. Although media can confusing and deceiving, I really just use it for fun. I go on social media when I’m bored, I listen to music as a habit, and I only read articles that sound interesting to me. So, I don’t take media too seriously. I may think more critically when I’m on it, but I still immerse myself as often as I did before I started my log. Overall, I learned that everything is not always what it seems, and that media isn’t the most trustworthy or nicest thing in the world.
In conclusion, these past few months have taught me a lot. I'm now educated in the hidden tactics, complex messages, and appropriate responses involved in the participation of media. This didn't scare me away, though! Media is almost like another world, and I'm interested to keep exploring. It seems overwhelming to find out that I actually knew so little before, but now I feel even more prepared for the future of media.
Moreover, I feel like these extended observations have made me more media literate. Now, I can quickly find the essence of a brand, the role of women on social media, the strategies of political campaigns, and so much more! And it’s quite interesting to be exposed to the surface messages in media, but then be able to recognize the underlying intentions that aren’t supposed to be obvious to consumers. Being educated in media in this way is very important! As the one receiving the messages, I can effectively find the messengers in media, and what they’re trying to tell me. Especially as a teenager, I know that I am a huge part of media today. In order to make rational decisions about the events going on around me, as well as how my personal opinions connect to the world, I must be able to properly decipher all complex messages that are forced upon me via media.
Keeping this log has changed my ability to analyze media, but that didn’t really change my consumption of media. Although media can confusing and deceiving, I really just use it for fun. I go on social media when I’m bored, I listen to music as a habit, and I only read articles that sound interesting to me. So, I don’t take media too seriously. I may think more critically when I’m on it, but I still immerse myself as often as I did before I started my log. Overall, I learned that everything is not always what it seems, and that media isn’t the most trustworthy or nicest thing in the world.
In conclusion, these past few months have taught me a lot. I'm now educated in the hidden tactics, complex messages, and appropriate responses involved in the participation of media. This didn't scare me away, though! Media is almost like another world, and I'm interested to keep exploring. It seems overwhelming to find out that I actually knew so little before, but now I feel even more prepared for the future of media.
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