Week One, Task Two - part a/b

a) How is Goebbels’ view of radio linked to a political ideology? Why does he identify certain kind of communications potential in the medium?

Without wanting to copy anyone else's work this is a tricky point to sum up. I agree with Emma's comments on the piece and find it hard pushed to sum it up in a personal manner. Radio was obviously a turning point for the society. It was a method of reaching across the country and had the capabilities of feeding the community the 'correct' propaganda. Obviously - when war is involved, this is to rally the population together.

I believe it's important to pay attention to Goebbels definite dislike for radio as an entertainment media. This ties in well with the required reading, where it is theorised that media is constantly evolving. Evolution of media doesn't have to be the invention of a new kind - it may also mean the re-introduction of an old media into a more 'current' trend.

I personally feel radio has seen its day. I am an avid music lover, yet I shy away from radio stations as I find most play the same music (usually on loop) and I enjoy more diverse genres. However, I have heard people my age strongly disagree. For anyone reading this post, I would be interested in hearing your comments on whether you think radio is a media built to last? Will/can it reform for the current culture? Post back when you can :)