So, And you Believe You Have A Free Choice On The News You Get? - Infographic

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It seems like in today’s world there are fewer and fewer people making choices for the greater good. What I mean to say is that everything in our world seems to be able to be consolidated. The media of course is no exception to this trend with only 6 major companies dictating about 90% of the media we have access to.

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With the Internet there is a freedom of choice as there are enough blogs, sites, and YouTube channels to avoid the 6 media giants. Listed in the graphic are American media outlets. You have the freedom to Google media outlets from many other countries. This is just the same as your freedom to drink a good craft beer and avoid a watered down Bud Light, to avoid McDonald's in favor of a home cooked styled meal from a small mom and pop restaurant, and the freedom to use the Internet to find music you like rather then be force fed your choices through American Idol. The illusion is created because a majority of everyone are willing to follow what is fed to them. Free choice exists, you just have to be willing to look for it.
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