10 Questions
What is the main difference between the adoption rate of the Internet and the spread of old media?
Internet adoption rates have been faster than the spread of old media.
How do Americans today primarily use online news according to the text?
As a supplement to other news platforms.
What is the stance on whether Internet access should be considered a fundamental human right in some countries like Estonia and Finland?
It is considered a fundamental human right in those countries.
What is one of the optimistic views regarding the impact of online news on democracy mentioned in the text?
Enhances news consumption and participation in the political process.
What is one concern mentioned in the text regarding online news and civic engagement?
Internet use leads to decreased involvement in social activities.
What is one possible consequence of information overload for citizens?
Increased partisan polarization.
What is one characteristic of an 'attentive public' as described in the text?
Expressing greater interest in specific policy issues.
How does social media impact protests according to the text?
It allows protestors to attract global audience and sympathy.
What role did 'smart mobs' play in the 2008 Obama campaign as discussed in the text?
Facilitated fundraising for the campaign.
What impact did Fox News have on conservatives and Republicans in terms of news coverage?
Provided coverage that aligned with their beliefs across all subjects.
Test your knowledge on the impact of growing Internet use on news consumption, including adoption rates, the faster diffusion rates compared to old media, and the use of online news as a supplement rather than a replacement. Explore how online news consumption varies among different social groups and how Americans now spend more time consuming news than 20 years ago.
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