Stephen Downes

Knowledge, Learning, Community

According to this article, "the United Nations is to call for the world's media to take a more 'constructive' and 'solutions-focused' approach to news to combat 'apathy and indifference'." I can't see that happening in the news media. But surely this is the role of education, isn't it? "We need responsible media that educate, engage and empower people and serve as a counterpoint to power. We need them to offer constructive alternatives in the current stream of news and we need to see solutions that inspire us to action."

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Stephen Downes Stephen Downes, Casselman, Canada
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