Media Flashcards
What did E.Q say about social media?
“Social media has made the web all about me, me, me” —Erik Qualman
In which United Nations (UN) declaration is the right to freedom of opinion and expression enshrined?
The right to freedom of opinion and expression is enshrined in Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
How many journalists were killed in the last two decades?
According to Reporters Without Borders, a staggering 1668 journalists have been killed in connection with their work from 2003 to 2022
How much did the death toll of journalists increase by in 2022?
Reporters Without Borders has also revealed that the death toll of journalists in 2022 increased by 13.7% as compared to previous year
What was Singapore’s ranking in the 2023 World Press Freedom Index?
Singapore ranked 129 out of 180 countries in the 2023 World Press Freedom Index
In his four years of presidency, how many false or misleading claims have Trump made?
In his four years of presidency, Trump has made over 30,000 false or misleading claims, according to The Washington Post
What is an example of government-initiated internet shutdowns?
During the wave of demonstrations across Iran in 2022, protestors realised that popular messaging apps like WhatsApp failed to connect, and the internet was completely offline in many areas
How many social media users are there in the world in 2023?
In 2023, the estimated number of social media users across the globe has soared to a whopping 4.9 billion—over half the world’s population
What is an example of local politicians engaging with social media?
The Daily Ketchup, a local YouTube channel with over 100 thousand subscribers, has invited local politicians like President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Minister Chan Chun Sing, as guest speakers on its podcast
What are some examples of fake news?
QAnon conspiracy theories, covid-19 skepticism and the flat earth theory
What is an example of fake news from the media which is difficult to discern?
In 2019, a doctored video of Nancy Pelosi, which was altered to make her sound drunk, was viewed over 2 million times after it was posted to Facebook and shared by President Trump on Twitter
What is a local example of misinformation spread by the media which is difficult to discern?
During the covid-19 pandemic, communities in Singapore such as Healing the Divide and Truth Warriors, spread disinformation through foreign articles which had been discredited by credible organisations like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
How is Singapore fighting misinformation spread through the media?
The Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act 2019 is a law which enables the Parliament of Singapore to respond to fake news through a graduated process of enforcing links to fact-checking statements, censorship, and criminal charges
How widespread is misinformation?
An Ipsos survey, which involved more than 25 thousand interviews in over 25 economies revealed that well over 4 out of 5 online global citizens believe that they have been exposed to fake news, with nearly 9 in 10 reporting to have initially believed that the news was real, at least once
What are some efforts by the media to remain trustworthy?
The BBC operates its BBC Reality Check team, which verifies claims made in the news and on social media, providing detailed analyses and corrections
