or is it because we have so much access to the media that we see every little thing that goes on if you think back there has always been wars ,natural disasters,terrorisim and plagues we just didn't have access to as many news items years ago?
2006-06-13 01:53:04 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in News & Events ➔ Other - News & Events
I think it is getting worse but then again I'm getting older and remember my parents saying the same thing.
2006-06-13 01:58:33 · answer #1 · answered by andy f 4 · 14⤊ 2⤋
The world is not getting worse. Its the people that's in it is. Its true we have more access. Years ago there was no television to forecast global news. Papers did not publish items of murder and disaster so it was kept undercover. Its more in the open now and the media expects it no matter the consequences.
2006-06-13 02:00:50 · answer #2 · answered by Claddagh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having recently watched a programme about Roman Britain, things are not much worse. We just have more people and more media resources, therefore we are made more aware of things. If the media only reported good news for a while, we may think things are getting better.
2006-06-13 02:01:49 · answer #3 · answered by nannacrocodiles 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, I agree, if you look at the difference in approval ratings for the action in the Second world war, compared to that of vietnam or the two gulf wars, then you'll find that the more media coverage leads to be people thinking the war is much worse, even though much more people were killed.
But generally the world is awful, especially with people like me in it! Hehehehehe...
2006-06-13 01:59:36 · answer #4 · answered by thomasmcthomas 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you think about all the major events that have happened in the world, it isn't getting worse. World War I & II, i mean they even used nuclear bombs in WWII. Then theres all the dictators that have ruled in the past, Pol Pot, who killed 1.5 million people in the 70's. I believe we are more aware of what is going on through the media but this world has always had nasty people and wars, and always will
2006-06-13 01:59:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
CAN YOU DEFINE WORSE, I FIND IT HARD TO ANSWER THE QUESTION IF ITS OUT OF CONTEXT.
WORSE HOW
WARS - NO
NATURAL DISASTERS - YES
TERRORISM - NO, JUST CHANGING FORM IN A MASSIVE WAY
PLAGUES (CAREFUL, THERE HASN'T BEEN A PLAGUE OF ANY KIND FOR OVER 200 YEARS), DISEASE HOWEVER I THINK IS ON THE DECLINE
AND YES THE MEDIA MAY MAKE IT SEE LIKE ITS ALL GETTING WORSE BUT THATS WHAT YOU SAID SO YOU KNOW THE ANSWER.
2006-06-13 02:01:11 · answer #6 · answered by bob h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it stays the same.Actually,we might be even getting better for the reason you mentioned.And I think education is a reason for the progress also
2006-06-13 02:40:33 · answer #7 · answered by K* 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its not getting worse its always been like this and yes it is highlighted more with the growing media sector
2006-06-13 01:55:28 · answer #8 · answered by michelleramtulla 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would hope that it is getting better.. I know I am making a difference here so it is worth my blood sweat and tears to try and make this world a safer and better place.. 101st avn.bn. screamin eagles airassault infantry HOOAH!!!!!!!!!!
2006-06-13 02:19:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont know if it is.. bad things always happen, but the war and everything else is really bad.. but think back in...
1929-Great Depression
1776-Revolutionary War
and you could go on for hours naming things.. see my point?
2006-06-13 01:57:49 · answer #10 · answered by Carly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this one guy down the street from me, Steven, thinks the world is getting worse, but I'm not sure what he means by that.
2006-06-13 02:04:23 · answer #11 · answered by tombombadil042 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋