W8.1 April 22 (Mon)
1. Summary
Recent research in the US shows a growing ideological divide, with conservatives and progressives moving further apart, leading to population segregation based on political beliefs. Trust has shifted towards close connections like family and local newspapers, while trust in politicians and national media has declined. Social networks and corporations are leveraging this trust shift for targeted advertising. Biased media consumption affects election expectations, influencing trust in government and democracy, especially when favored candidates lose. This undermines confidence in democracy, exacerbated by the proliferation of biased news media.
2.Interesting Point
Reveals how distorted media consumption affects reducing trust in government and democracy when the preferred candidate is defeated. It provides important insights in exploring the impact of media on public trust related to political expectations.
3. Question
How does distorted media consumption undermine trust in government and democracy in the event of a candidate defeat?
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