General Understanding

1. How would you define the role of media in society today?
2. In what ways do different types of media (traditional vs. social) shape public opinion?
3. Do you think media reflects public opinion or creates it? Why?
4. How has the role of media in shaping opinions changed over the last decade?
5. Should media organizations be held accountable for influencing public opinion?

    

Bias and Objectivity

6. To what extent do you think media bias influences public perception of major events?
7. How can consumers differentiate between objective reporting and biased narratives?
8. Do you think most media outlets have hidden agendas? Why or why not?
9. Can truly unbiased media exist, or is some level of bias inevitable?
10. How does media bias affect political decisions and elections?

     

Social Media’s Role

11. What is the impact of social media platforms on shaping public opinion compared to traditional media?
12. How do algorithms on platforms like Facebook and Twitter contribute to echo chambers?
13. In what ways does social media amplify misinformation or «fake news»?
14. Should social media companies be responsible for moderating content that influences public opinion?
15. How do influencers and content creators play a role in shaping public perceptions on social media?

     

Ethical and Global Perspectives

16. Should governments regulate media to prevent manipulation of public opinion? Why or why not?
17. How does media coverage differ across countries, and what effect does this have on global public opinion?
18. What ethical responsibilities should journalists have when reporting controversial issues?
19. How does the media’s portrayal of sensitive topics like war or climate change shape people’s attitudes and actions?
20. To what extent does corporate ownership of media outlets affect the narratives presented to the public?