The typical adult spends over 8 hours a day on social media which is more than the average number of hours they spend asleep. Digital communication a way of entertaining people, poses no real threat to capitalist society, people too distracted
Garside
1 of 5
Digital communication is a way that people are ideologically controlled by capitalists who own and control this media. Presents the idea that we have freedom, democracy and equality but it is just a way of making profit
Cornford and Robbins
2 of 5
Found that the US and UK governments had accessed personal conversations on digital media in the interest of 'national security' that they argue are necessary - mixed reactions from world leaders
The Snowdon Report
3 of 5
Evaluation
Digital communication allows people to challenge the ruling class and become more knowledgeable about their class position
4 of 5
Evaluation
Digital communication means people can connect with other like minded people - people organise protests and marches - could lead to a revolution
5 of 5
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Card 2
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Cornford and Robbins
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Digital communication is a way that people are ideologically controlled by capitalists who own and control this media. Presents the idea that we have freedom, democracy and equality but it is just a way of making profit
Card 3
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The Snowdon Report
Back
Card 4
Front
Digital communication allows people to challenge the ruling class and become more knowledgeable about their class position
Back
Card 5
Front
Digital communication means people can connect with other like minded people - people organise protests and marches - could lead to a revolution
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