“I just want to open up the avenues for people to express themselves. That's what the media ought to be. It shouldn't just be a conveyer belt of shiny products to buy. It should be a way that we're all communicating and understanding each other.” PeopleWayWantShouldUnderstandingMediaProductsOughtCommunicateBeltsAvenuesUnderstanding Each Other Author:Joseph Gordon-Levitt
“The general election of 1983 has produced one important result that has passed virtually without comment in the media. It is that, for the first time since 1945, a political party with an openly socialist policy has received the support of over eight and a half million people. This is a remarkable development by any standards and it deserves some analysis ... the 1983 Labour manifesto commanded the loyalty of millions of voters and a democratic socialist bridge-head in public understanding and support can be made.” PeopleFirstsMadeImportantPoliticalUnderstandingResultsPartyHalfMillionsSupportMediaPolicyDevelopmentStandardsDeserveFirst TimeElectionDemocraticEightLoyaltyBridgesAnalysisLabourRemarkableVotersCommentSocialistPolitical PartiesManifestosGeneral Elections Author:Tony Benn
“Any understanding of social and cultural change is impossible without a knowledge of the way media work as environments.” WaySocialUnderstandingEnvironmentImpossibleMediaCultural Change Book:The medium is the massage: an inventory of effects Source: The medium is the massage: an inventory of effects
“It is the responsibility of all the Sudanese, especially the political leaders and the media, to strengthen social cohesion through the proper understanding of the dynamics of unity, if they really want our country to remain united.” IfsWantCountryPoliticalSocialUnderstandingUnitedResponsibilityLeaderMediaUnityOur CountryDynamicsPolitical LeadersCohesion Author:Salva Kiir Mayardit
“I want to use film to tell stories that need to be told to spark discussions that will lead to change. I really want to see a change in the mindset of youth, how they see themselves and how they value life. Young audiences will be able to see themselves in this film and older audiences will gain an understanding of what their kids are dealing with on a daily basis. Kids discuss what they see on TV, social media, film so I want to create content that they will discuss and will change the way they think.” ThinkingWayWantNeedsStoriesUseKidsAbleFilmYoungValuesSocialUnderstandingAudienceMediaYouthTvsGainsBasesSocial MediaMindsetDiscussionSparks Author:Jamie Hector
“In the age of social media, you have the selfie and some people - not always young people - seem obsessed with showing the world what their face looks like almost every day. Just like some people are obsessed with showing the world what their dinner looks like. It's beyond my understanding to be honest.” PeopleWorldLooksSeemsAgeFacesYoungSocialUnderstandingHonestMediaSocial MediaDinnerBeing HonestObsessed Author:Derek Ridgers
“I founded the King Hussein Foundation after my husband's death in 1999, to build on his humanitarian vision and legacy in the country and abroad, through programs promoting education and leadership, economic empowerment, tolerance, cross-cultural dialogue, and media that enhances mutual understanding and respect among different cultures across conflict lines.” DifferentCountryCultureUnderstandingLinesVisionEconomicMediaKingsHusbandConflictEmpowermentProgramCrossesFoundationHumanitarianToleranceDialogueLegacyMutualMy HusbandHusseinPromotingDifferent CulturesMutual UnderstandingEconomic Empowerment Author:Queen Noor of Jordan
“The studies about differences between the sexes that you see kind of get propped up in the media are more often than not denigrating women in some way, saying that women really don't have any spatial understanding, and that's why they can't park.” WayKindSexUnderstandingDifferencesStudyMediaParksSpatial Author:Jessica Valenti
“I feel that the term "new age" is used by basically hostile media to diminish and marginalize a conversation that is very significant. It's held in place by journalists who are constantly looking for hooks and sound bites to keep them from having to make the effort of a deeper understanding and a more profound level of communication with the public.” FeelsAgeUsedUnderstandingSoundTermLevelsEffortMediaCommunicationConversationProfoundDeeperSignificantJournalistBitesHookDiminishHostileNew AgeSound BitesDeeper Understanding Author:Marianne Williamson
“I do believe that with more worldwide influences, the coming of the internet age and digital media, the flow of information is far greater, and people's understanding can expand more easily.” PeopleBelieveAgeUnderstandingGreaterInfluenceMediaInformationInternetFlowDigitalDigital Media Author:Kabir Bedi