Theoretical explanations of Digital Communication

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The typical adult spends over 8 hours a day on social media which is more than the average number of hours they spend asleep. Digital communication a way of entertaining people, poses no real threat to capitalist society, people too distracted
Garside
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Digital communication is a way that people are ideologically controlled by capitalists who own and control this media. Presents the idea that we have freedom, democracy and equality but it is just a way of making profit
Cornford and Robbins
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Found that the US and UK governments had accessed personal conversations on digital media in the interest of 'national security' that they argue are necessary - mixed reactions from world leaders
The Snowdon Report
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Evaluation
Digital communication allows people to challenge the ruling class and become more knowledgeable about their class position
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Digital communication means people can connect with other like minded people - people organise protests and marches - could lead to a revolution
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Cornford and Robbins

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Digital communication is a way that people are ideologically controlled by capitalists who own and control this media. Presents the idea that we have freedom, democracy and equality but it is just a way of making profit

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The Snowdon Report

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Digital communication allows people to challenge the ruling class and become more knowledgeable about their class position

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Digital communication means people can connect with other like minded people - people organise protests and marches - could lead to a revolution

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