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What is the main difference between the adoption rate of the Internet and the spread of old media?
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. (correct)
- Internet adoption rates and old media spread at the same pace.
- Old media spread faster than Internet adoption rates.
- Old media adoption is higher than Internet adoption.
How do Americans today primarily use online news according to the text?
How do Americans today primarily use online news according to the text?
- As a replacement for all other news sources.
- Rarely, only in special circumstances.
- Exclusively, preferring it over all other forms of news.
- As a supplement to other news platforms. (correct)
What is the stance on whether Internet access should be considered a fundamental human right in some countries like Estonia and Finland?
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. (correct)
- It is not considered a fundamental human right in those countries.
- Only certain groups are granted internet access as a fundamental right.
- There are mixed views on this topic in those countries.
What is one of the optimistic views regarding the impact of online news on democracy mentioned in the text?
What is one of the optimistic views regarding the impact of online news on democracy mentioned in the text?
What is one concern mentioned in the text regarding online news and civic engagement?
What is one concern mentioned in the text regarding online news and civic engagement?
What is one possible consequence of information overload for citizens?
What is one possible consequence of information overload for citizens?
What is one characteristic of an 'attentive public' as described in the text?
What is one characteristic of an 'attentive public' as described in the text?
How does social media impact protests according to the text?
How does social media impact protests according to the text?
What role did 'smart mobs' play in the 2008 Obama campaign as discussed in the text?
What role did 'smart mobs' play in the 2008 Obama campaign as discussed in the text?
What impact did Fox News have on conservatives and Republicans in terms of news coverage?
What impact did Fox News have on conservatives and Republicans in terms of news coverage?
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