This picture by Banksy certainly makes you think. Study it and you will see what I mean. Yes we need news and disasters and wars need to be reported but how invasive is it? The jury is out on this one.
My perception of the Bansky's message is that reporting is a higher priority than intervention. Actually doing something is more important than reporting -and don't give me the 'the more people know the more they'll do about it' stuff. I don't see the privacy issue here. Stroking of beards and wringing of hands is societal masturbation. Effecting change will affect a positive change not more breaking news. I agree that US reporting is moderated and IMO dumbed down.
A very powerful message...heartfelt and unfortunately true.
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ReplyDeleteMy perception of the Bansky's message is that reporting is a higher priority than intervention. Actually doing something is more important than reporting -and don't give me the 'the more people know the more they'll do about it' stuff. I don't see the privacy issue here. Stroking of beards and wringing of hands is societal masturbation. Effecting change will affect a positive change not more breaking news. I agree that US reporting is moderated and IMO dumbed down.