Some articles you might find of interest, updates about matters discussed on the FM website. Contents About government efforts to control the news At last, sensible action to mitigate the housing crisis News about the financial crisis About the US dollar (1)Â About government efforts to control the news “Media Criticism, Chicago-Style“, Glenn Reynolds, op-ed …
Summary:  The mainstream media is dying to a large extent of self-inflicted wounds. Journalists instead blame a wide range of other factors, following our new national motto: “It’s not MY fault!” Here is a look at our changing news media by an expert. It’s worth a look, as the media is a major force re-shaping America: “A New …
Must the old media die for the new media to flourish? Read More »
Here are some articles to remember when reading the mainstream media’s frequent self-congratulations, their mourning as they lose influence, and disparagement of new media reporting. “The Vitality of Mythical Numbers“, Max Singer, Public Interest, Spring, 1971 “The (Continued) Vitality of Mythical Numbers“, Peter Reuter,Public Interest, Spring 1984 “The (Ongoing) Vitality of Mythical Numbers – Does ID …
Summary: One indicator of the massive changes sweeping America is the destruction of longtime solid business models. This post discussed colleges; today we look at the news media. Tons of ink have been spilled on this, but IMO ignoring some likely outcomes. . The major news media are on a treadmill. Loss of credibility shrinks their audience, …
A new news media emerges for our new world, unseen and unexpected Read More »
The strongest impression I get from reading our major news media is their lack of curiosity.  If they were to see an elephant walking down Constitution Avenue, they would remark briefly about it before returning to more important things. The latest jokes about Palin’s children, or Michelle Obama’s sleeveless dresses. One of the most interesting …
Are we blind, or just incurious about important news? Read More »
