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The first chapter of the book Introduction to Mass Communication Tenth Edition by  Stanley J. Baron titled Mass Communication, Culture, and Media Literacy defines communication, interpersonal communication,  mass communication, media, and culture. It also explores how communication works, when technology is in the process, and how different views on communication can lead to differences in the interpretation of their power. With constant new technology,  these issues are more crucial than ever. One thing that was focused on in the article that I found interesting is the focus on the relationship between communication, mass media, and culture. Mass media is, in fact, culture, as we use these technologies to debate cultural meaning. Media literacy is the ability to effectively and efficiently comprehend and use any form of mediated communication. Media literacy is key to have in today’s world, with the constant changes that get involved with how as a species we communicate. The second chapter titled Convergence and the Reshaping of Mass Communication focuses on those same changes. Six trends are abetting the technology influx situation- convergence, audience fragmentation, concentration of ownership, conglomeration, globalization, and hypercommercialism. With these change trends continuing, where media consumption is at an all-time high, we as consumers need to be on top of this media and communication evolution. Overall, I found that summarizing these chapters made the most sense for me on how to explain my thoughts. I believe it is vital to be aware of how much media affects us in our core selves. The only way to have this not control us is if we are aware of it, like the book gives us. I also found that I become more aware of my technology use the older I get. I would like to know if this is normal. That is why I included the photo I did- I do not want to be like that person.

The “wise” put names on things and suddenly they exist 

As if they hadn’t existed before 

The “wise” don’t name injustice, pretend it don’t exist

To get their children to just ignore

They’ll never put a name on agony 

Because to do so would be to acknowledge its existence 

They’ll never put a name on tyranny 

Because to do so would call themselves out

The “wise” put names on things only when it’s safe to

So youth can’t find questions and answers

The “wise” put names on things only when it’s safe to

They will never name the life-maker

They’ll never put a name on equality 

Because to do so would weaken the altars they climbed up on

They’ll never put a name in misery

Because to do so would make them feel guilt

The Wise One puts names in the secretness of your heart

Don’t turn away from the names she gives you

The Wise One puts names in the secretness of your heart Know the names she gives are right and true

I’m a sinner, I’m a sinner, and I don’t know most things

But

Fear is free, Your ignorance is costly

You don’t need to love politics or even follow them closely to see how broken our nation currently is. There is a clear division of either love or hate for our current President, Donald Trump. I am not a fan of Trump personally, but even I disagree that Trump has created the current level of racial tension. Trump might be a racist, but racism does not begin with Trump. Racism has always been…

(Abandonment anon) (2/2) Scared of bothering them or worrying them in any way. I want to keep them around as long as possible, and I’m terrified of losing another person. Or of hurting them, which is probably why I’m second guessing myself on my feelings so much. I know we need to talk about my fear and my jealousy, but I don’t know how to when I feel so bad for bothering them. I hope this made sense what my problem is, I’m a little all over the place.

Hiya anon! I know how scary it is to talk to someone about how you're feeling, but I really think you need to communicate this to your partner. They're there to support you, and healthy communication is important in relationships. If it's easier, you can plan out what you want to say in a letter or a text, and use that while you're talking to them. The whole point of being in a relationship is to have someone to accept you for who you are, and you shouldn't be trying to be perfect so as to please them. That isn't how relationships work. Don't forget you also have friends/family who care about you, and will be there for you no matter what. Confide in them, if you can. You're gonna be ok. We're here if you need us xxx