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Watchdog

Democracy is a system of government where the citizens exercise power by voting. Freedom of expression is important for democracy because it enables the public to participate in making decisions based on the free flow of information and ideas. Without it, people would be unable to make informed decisions.

The freedom of the press is critical to a democracy in which the government is accountable to the people. Freedom of the press is important not just to protect reporters and the news media, but to protect our rights to have access to the information we need to make decisions about our government. Around the world, press freedom plays a big role in preserving democracy. But in many countries, journalists have faced growing threats as democratic institutions also come under attack. "Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without being lost." - Thomas Jefferson

Journalism sustains itself by helping to highlight government failings and government improves itself using journalists' criticism. The press is essential to the functioning of of a free society. Without it, the government would lack a true watchdog, an advocate for the people, and would fall to corruption and overreach. Only an independent media can allow once-invisible stories to be told and government to be more just and transparent. It can only secure a more perfect world for all people.

#freedomofthepress #democracyawaken #liberty

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Classifying Information

Information helps in plotting our courses or routes in life. In modern media, an overflowing amount of information are now within reach. We have the ability to access, analyze and create media using our freedom of expression. We must learn to work any information that is available to us in our own unique ways to make the world better. There are three classifications of information based on type, provider and source. 

Types of Information

The four types of information are scholarly, professional/trade, entertainment/popular, and opinion. Scholarly information is information drawn from the research of field experts. Scholarly sources must be peer-reviewed before they can be published. Professional/Trade information includes current news and trends about a specific industry presented to experts and enthusiasts by someone with knowledge in the field. Trade journals do not have to be peer-reviewed but they are exposed to a higher level of scrutiny. Entertainment/Popular information is information meant for the general population. People who write and produce on this type of information use some entertaining hooks in order to catch attention or to be easily understood. Opinion information are based on the viewpoint, judgement, or statement that are not conclusive. Two or more people may come up with opposing conclusions based on same variable facts and information, but the disagreement may be sufficiently resolved when new facts or arguments are presented.

Providers of Information

The four providers of information are academic institutions, government agencies, private sector, and private individuals. Academic institutions are schools, colleges, and universities that confer academic degree. They are dedicated to education and research. Government agencies are organizations under the government that are responsible for the administration of a specific function. They gather and disseminate information not for profit but to build a well-informed citizenry. Private sector includes businesses, organizations and other players in the economy that are not owned or operated by the government. They provide goods and services for profit. Private individuals are those who do not represent another person, corporation, or group. A private individual must be motivated to tell the truth, to help, and to do the right thing when giving information.

Sources of Information

The three sources of information are primary, secondary, and tertiary. Primary sources are sources, simply put, firsthand account. These brings us as close as possible to the event, the subject, the original idea or the findings of a scientific study. Some examples are diaries, interviews, letters, speeches, photographs, etc. Secondary sources are anything that comments, analyzes, or tackles a primary source. Some examples are textbooks, biographies, and critical reviews. Tertiary sources are sources that refer to a primary or secondary source. It gives an overview of the topic, but rarely contains original material. Some examples are dictionaries, handbooks, tables, and encyclopedias.

Categorizing information is important because it helps us in identifying which type, provider, or source of information did it come from. We need the critical abilities and communicative skills to effectively access, analyze, and evaluate information. These skills will help us make informed decisions and form opinions that can impact our daily lives and the communities we live in, as well as minimize risks associated with the very same technologies, such as security, safety, and privacy.

#classifycommunicateshare

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To click or not to click?

That is the question that some people ask when posting or giving information for the world to see. 

Surfing the worldwide web is really fascinating. Imagine that with just one click, a wealth of information unfolds before you. Because of our curiosity, we can be mislead. The more you click, the more you get millions of information - the good, the bad, the beautiful, the ugly, the pure and the impure.

Many people, especially our parents, repeatedly warns us of the dangers and what bad it can do to us, young people. There are many destructive devices and videos that will really pollute your mind. True enough, recent reports showed that you can get instructions on how to commit suicide, how to create a bomb, corrupt pictures of men and women that are addictive, etc.  

It is really true that the web is like the spider’s web that traps insects and gets tangled on its thread to never come out and eventually die. If we stay too long surfing the web and accidentally stumble on destructive sites, then we can be  trapped by its enticements. 

Before you post or click something , be sure to ask yourself if it is TRUE, HELPFUL, INSPIRING, NECESSARY or KIND. In that way, you can easily overcome those temptations and not be deceived by those enticing sites. So, think before you click? Definitely YES!

#caution #thinkfirstbeforeyouclick

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Media Development

Media has been evolving through the ages. It has played a big role in our lives to have access in any kind of information. Let’s have the opportunity to take a brief journey and explore the different forms of media and communication throughout the history.

Pre-Industrial Age (Before 1700s)

During this age, people discovered fire, developed paper from plants, and forged weapons and tools with stone, bronze, copper, and iron.

Cave or rock paintings (35,000 BC)

Clay tablets (2400 BC) 

Papyrus (2500 BC) 

Industrial Age (1700s - 1930s)

The Industrial Age is a period of history that encompasses the changes in economic and social organization in other countries. People discovered the used of power steam, developed machine tools, established iron production, and the manufacturing of various products including books through the printing press.

Print press

Newspapers 

Typewriters

Electronic Age (1930s - 1980s)

The invention of the transistor ushered in the Electronic Age. People harnessed the power of transistors that led to the transistor radio, electronic circuits, and the early computers. In this age, long distance communication became more efficient.

Transistors

Television 

Electronic Delay Storage Automatic Calculator or EDSAC 

Information Age (1900s - 2000s)

The internet paved the way for faster communication and the creation of the social network. People advanced the use of microelectronics with the invention of personal computers, mobile devices, and wearable technology. Moreover, voice, image, sound, and data are digitized. We are now living in the information age.

Internet Explorer (1993) 

Wordpress (2003)

Facebook (2004)

Youtube (2005)  

Twitter (2006)

In these present time, media is essential in our lives because it helps us be updated on what is happening around us. It helps to innovate the world’s way of life. However, it depends on how we perceive things and on how we access those information.

#history #evolution

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Fear of Missing Out (FOMO)

Instagram is one of the most popular social media sites that has been influencing teenagers or young single adults like me. It is an easy way to share and capture the world's moments. It brings you closer to people and to the things that you love.

Instagram is somehow addicting. When I wake up in the morning, I pick my phone and go through people’s stories and posts. When I go home from school, it’s the same thing. When I’m studying and when I’m about to sleep, oops, here we go again. I just can’t stop because my hands keep tempting me to grab my phone and click that app. It seems like my mind is programmed to it.

The number of followers does not really matter to me. Just being able to keep up with the trends and being updated to events that’s happening around the world is enough that’s why I spend most of my time scrolling through my Instagram feed. I think I have this some kind of fear or regret to miss any opportunity of social interaction or events. I get stressed out sometimes when I am behind or not updated about the world. For that reason, I tend to forget things that are more important which makes me procrastinate, like a lot.

#instagram #fomo #trends #procrastination

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Seoul, South Korea

South Korea is a popular destination with Asian tourists and is explored by travelers from the rest of the world. The country has a rich history and offers its visitors everything from the ultra-modern capital city of Seoul to villages. It has countless parks where you can do unique activities that can definitely tire you out. 

Seoul Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Incheon International Airport, Travel to Hotel, Visit Traditional Korean Palaces and Temples, Shop and eat in Insadong

Day 2 - Visit The War Memorial of Korea, Eat and shop in Itaewon, Visit National Museum of Korea, Eat at Noryangjin Fish Market, Relax at Jimjilbang: Dragon Hill Spa

Day 3 -  Visit Cheonggyecheon Stream, Witness Guard-changing Ceremony at Deoksugung Palace, Take a walk at Seoullo Walkway

Day 4 - DMZ (Korea Demilitarized Zone/JSA (Joint Security Area) Tour, Eat and shop in Myeongdong

Day 5 - Visit Bongeunsa Temple, Explore Lotte World Amusement Park and Lotte World Tower, Gangnam Underground Shopping

Day 6 - Visit Bukchon Hanok Village, Roam around Samcheongdong & Samcheong Park, Visit Namsan Seoul Tower

Day 7 - Visit Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), Food trip and shop in Hongdae, Preparation in going back home

Must Eats: Korean BBQ, Beef and Leaf, Kimbap, Pizza School, Tteokbokki, Street food, Hotteok (winter), Pajeon, Dumplings (dumpling soup), Soju, Bulgogi, Bibimbap, Egg Bread, Jjajangmyeon

#adventure #exploreseoul #hearteu