The System In My Head

Role of media in the world

'What role does the media play in people's lives? And what are the biggest challenges facing the modern media industry today?" Ben pondered this challenging interview question while leaning his back on his chair.

If he was wrong, he was sure it would be the end of his interview. He could tell from the aloof body language of everyone in the conference room that no one thought he knew the answer, and they were right...

He didn't have a good answer, but he wouldn't stop without at least trying. Ben thinks of his old otaku lifestyle, growing up alone in a room, with no media to call his friend. He remembered how close he was to the friend, and what if it wasn't for the friend, he would still be stuck in the room, but in worse circumstances—with the window below, he said, blind and deaf to the outside world. .

He contemplates his own recent journey, and how he got away from that friend, to grow into a man; how he discovered the wonders of the outside world on his own, and how did he realize that it was far more complex and beautiful than the simple sight his old friend had always given him. His old friend held his hand and took him home, but he also blinded his eyes so that he would not be afraid ...

When Ben opens his eyes to himself and realizes all this, he thanks the friend, but is also alert ...

Returning from his mind, Ben got his answer. Although it seemed like the memory process was taking a long time, it actually took longer than that...

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The interviewers looked at him, wondering if he was asleep.

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Ben leaned against the conference table and leaned against his arm. "The role of the media in people's lives is as a window to the world, a friend, a teacher, and a protector. In short, the media are parents...."

"Old man? Oh?" The eyes of Jacob sparkled. He had never heard the word used in this context before. Everyone also showed various surprised expressions and waited for Ben to continue.

He explains. "Media exists to connect people to a much larger world. Today, technology is evolving at a very high pace, with ever-high global connectivity. However, instead of connecting people to the world, they are never far from reality.:, immersed into their technology, adopt it as a bubble to experience the world." Sighing, he remembered how he lived as an otaku for so long. "Or even, misjudging it as the world itself..."

The faces of everyone in the room became solemn as they stared, depending on his words and charisma.

Ben continued. "Outside, we're glued to our phones. At home, we are glued to our televisions and computers. People spend less time socializing, with many people around the world living lives that barely leave their homes...

There is nothing wrong with the convenience that the media provides, and I will not be opposed to media addiction, as this trend is unshakable at this point. However, I think the key from a media point of view, is to be aware of the new issues that arise from this dynamic...

The first is the most important in defining the role of media as parents, and that's responsibility..."

Now, even Paul narrowed his eyes and gave Ben his undivided attention. 'Where did he go with this?'

Ben answered that immediately. "Now, more than ever, there must be a greater sense of responsibility in the media industry. People define their reality through the media they consume. This is the only window for many people to the outside world, which is influential in their lives such as their social circle and environment...

At the moment, if the media industry prioritizes its responsibilities to shareholders and pursues quick profits at the expense of its responsibilities to consumers, it would be a big mistake. That's true not only philosophically, but also financially..." Ben's higher statistics and knowledge efforts in his studies are visible now.

Paul frowned. "How will focusing on profits be financially detrimental? I'm not following your mind path."

Everyone who listened showed a variety of troubled expressions. Trust—this word hurts everyone in the room, not—everyone in the media industry.

From the growing cry of "fake news" to the secret sharing of consumer data by intermediaries, to personal data breaches across the internet, consumers have lost significant trust with marketers, media publishers, and others, and social platforms. That's a big challenge. This identification of Ben made everyone stare at him intensely.

He thought about all the posts he saw on various forums and social media and how messed up they were. It was a constant sea of contention. No one accepts any reliable source, but few are willing to verify themselves. It is as if humanity is stuck in a state of limbo, seeing more information but refusing to evaluate what is right and wrong again. Instead, everyone sticks to their previous beliefs as defaults because it is easier. Ultimately, this only creates greater tensions and divides the population further than ever before.

When evaluating trust, Ben also considers what he knows about women and comfort. "Trust is hard to build, but it is easy to break... Today, the media has undermined its trust with consumers, making them wary of everything they see.

Advances in technology have only made this more difficult: deepfakes, digital sensors, rampant media bombardment. It seemed like every day, more and more sources of information were bombarding everyone. So how does one media company stand out among thousands of noise? The answer also lies in trust."

Before, Ben had made them curious. Now, he's luring them. All the interviewers looked at him without blinking.

“I believe the problem is also the solution; media companies that want to stay relevant need to build credibility and trust. They must emphasize truth and truth over income, exclusivity, or be the first to publish something. Information cannot be tilted to reinforce personal agendas. Opinions cannot be presented as facts. Double talk needs to be avoided ('unless I'm in an interview.').

Attention is the name of the game. Misreporting or misrepresenting facts should have as serious consequences for employees as it does for the company, undermining its credibility. Trust will not be easy to rebuild, it will take as time as it should, but I believe it will be the only way to stay relevant. Unbiased, responsible, trustworthy. It can't be just empty words; they need to carry a burden!"

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The room was silent for a long time...

Everyone. cannot say anything...

Bob and Jacob looked at each other in shock...

Paul looked at Ben intensely, as if reevaluating him...

Even the reserved beauty who was not paying attention couldn't help but be mesmerized by her words .. narrowed her eyes as she pondered over everything she said ...

This is the power of Ben's charisma combined with surprise! Nobody here expected an 18-year-old freshman to give such a thoughtful and charming speech!

Although the answer is not perfect, it is still lacking in maturity and does not cover some relevant issues, but are these insights normal for an 18-year-old? Everyone has to admit, he's really talented!

However, talent alone is not enough to be employed by one of the best media companies on the planet. It did not compensate for his glaring error.

"Your answer is acceptable. Now, we'll move on to the last stage of the interview." After recovering from the shock of Ben's appearance, Paul's face returned cold earlier. 'Ultimately, theory and insight are only useful in the classroom. He still had too many weaknesses, which was why, he would never pass the next stage!'