In contemporary societies, newspapers and news broadcasted on TVs are seemingly not closely related to people’s daily lives. While I accept that consuming traditional media might result in a waste of time, I contend that they could provide useful information to the public.
There are several compelling reasons why the act of reading newspapers and watching news on TV is deemed as unnecessary. Firstly, the content of newspapers are overwhelmingly focus on International and political events, which have no direct impacts on people’s daily lives. For example, China Daily, one of the most famous official newspapers in China, attaches excessive importance on political issues, such as diplomatic relations, state visits or sovereignty disputes, making it boring for people to delve into. Likewise, TV nowadays prioritizes the broadcasting of sensational news, like celebrity rumours or natural disasters, so as to have a high audience rate. However, the pursuit of financial gain has altered the nature of newspapers, making the public want to keep away from them.
Nevertheless, I would like to argue that obtaining information on newspapers and TVs is useful for individuals to stay updated with societal trends and make adjustments if necessary. Newspapers still play a crucial role for people to gain insights into the development of society and economic trends. For example, newspapers, such as Financial Times, usually publish news articles about industry trends and unemployment rate. Information related to economic activities enable individuals to have a better understanding of current markets and make better preparation to adapt to it. Also, televised news usually shed light on issues that impacts community well-being and people’s daily routines, such as crime patterns, alerting the public to potential risks and enhancing their safety.
In conclusion, despite the irrelevance of newspapers and TVs to individuals’ lives, I am of the opinion that traditional media still serve as useful channels for people to stay informed and adapt to the ever-evolving modern society.