Media Representation

I found this video to be interesting in the sense that it breaks down a word to help make understanding it easier. We often take for granted the meaning of the word "representation" without stopping to think about what it means in the context. One must think about how it is used at the time to gain a true understanding of what is being said.

Like the others, I also found the media in the background ironically distracting. Depending on how something is represented, the message can be lost in distractions or other noise. 

Media plays a huge role in representation as well. They shape how an issue or subject is viewed by the masses. In a way, they are the gatekeepers of information. The media is trusted to show the truth, but we know that is not always the case. All over the world the media presents issues. They are seen differently in all those places. The war on terror is a classic example. While Americans may see the war as a way to protect ourselves and our freedom, the Islamic community elsewhere may see it as repressive on their beliefs.