Global Communication: Economy, Politics, and Inequalities

Economy, Politics, and Inequalities in Global Communication

• Simon focuses on the economy, politics, and inequalities within global communication, not just technology.

The Bullet Analogy

• The question is posed: "Who is going to fight the bullet?"
• Government and parliamentary perspectives directly impact a region's economy.
• Prioritizing regional profits can lead to manipulating information flow and corruption.

Economy and Narrative Control

• A select group controls the narrative, which is linked to the economy.
• Economic disparities cause divisions (e.g., "My economy is high.").

Global Risks and Communication

• Global communication studies must consider global risks.
• Global risks involve "unprecedented changes and crisis."
• COVID-19 as an example: International borders were forced to communicate the same message, adjusting for regional contexts.

The Digital Divide

• It is essential to address the digital divide.
• The digital divide can make the gap bigger.
• Exclusion from online activities means exclusion from modern civilization.
• Example: If everything moves online (like a ubiquitous "Take a Lot"), those without internet access will be left behind.
• If we are moving in the direction of a domineering digital world, but we live in a society and a region that haven't yet caught up, we will be in left in a position which we were last year, the year before, where if there was an issue with Microsoft or one of the undersea tables, then we are lifting darkness because we piggyback on the infrastructure of another because we are not that needs to

Critical Reflection in Assignments

• Critical reflection involves demonstrating insights into a subject matter.
• It requires a holistic perspective, considering the idea and concept of global communication beyond specific contexts.
• Do not simply rehash content; critically analyze the information.
• When defining a theory, avoid restating what the theory is.

Role of the Economy

• Explore ownership, ownership structures, losing control, power dynamics, and profit motives.
• Consider how politics influence measures for political or economic gain.

Politics and Inequality

• Politics involves power, decision-making, and control.
• Inequality relates to access (or lack thereof) to infrastructure and its tie to the political divide.

Theories and Theorists

• Utilize various theories, theorists, and scholars to support arguments.
• Consider additional sources for arguing your points.

Key Theoretical Concepts

• Imperialism: Relates to the divide.
• Divide and Inequalities.

Introduction and Conclusion

• Introduce the pivotal points of the assignment: Why are you writing it? What will you cover?
• The introduction should be a strong lead into the essay.
• Contextualize global communication, similar to previous assignments, but in the context of this specific assignment instruction.

Contextualization

• State what global communication is in its broader context and within the case study's context.
• Ask: "What do we mean by contextualization?"

North and South Divide

• Consider the north and south divide, discussing beneficial vs. underprivileged regions.
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International Transfer of Technology

• Conduct research on strategies and initiatives for mitigating issues related to the international transfer of technology.
• Reference pages 144 and 149 of prescriptions for an introduction, but conduct outside research for a comprehensive response.