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That was shortly after the birth of audio and video broadcasting. People were especially susceptible to propaganda as it was amplified by the exciting factor of

That was shortly after the birth of audio and video broadcasting. People were especially susceptible to propaganda as it was amplified by the exciting factor of new flashy and noisy media. The population had cheap access to simplified radio receivers of state propaganda [1]. They don't mention it from courtesy, they mention it because it was that evil. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volksempf%C3%A4nger https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volksempf%C3%A4nger

pelasaco 6y ago
People are always susceptible to propaganda. The Nazis used all medias including radio, movies, newspaper, music, etc.. Every regime did (does) the same, i guess? My point is that in a celebration day, there are so many positive things to talk about in the first paragraph. 100 years, of an awesome technology, that changed the history. Let's celebrate it!
- durnygbur 6y ago
  > People are always susceptible to propaganda. Not exactly. Propaganda is easily amplified by new media forms. FB radicalization, streetfights fuelled by IG influencers, politicians declaring laws and wars on Twittter are something new. Have radio had any golden era? Nowadays I can continuously listen to radio, including public ones, maybe 20-30 minutes - until the occurence of first advertising block. The moment the radio starts shouting at me that I need to buy something, it's switched off. Among the few good things coming form radio is maybe radio drama [1]. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radio_drama https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radio_drama
  - pelasaco 6y ago
    > Not exactly. Propaganda is easily amplified by new media forms. Nothing new said here. However the problem isn't in the media itself, but just that more people are consuming it. > Have radio had any golden era? Nowadays I can continuously listen to radio, including public ones, maybe 20-30 minutes Not if you are driving while snowing. Nothing while you are in a bunker because of a tornado. Nothing if you are in a land where war or energy blackout happen.

pelasaco 6y ago

People are always susceptible to propaganda. The Nazis used all medias including radio, movies, newspaper, music, etc.. Every regime did (does) the same, i guess? My point is that in a celebration day, there are so many positive things to talk about in the first paragraph. 100 years, of an awesome technology, that changed the history. Let's celebrate it!

durnygbur 6y ago
> People are always susceptible to propaganda. Not exactly. Propaganda is easily amplified by new media forms. FB radicalization, streetfights fuelled by IG influencers, politicians declaring laws and wars on Twittter are something new. Have radio had any golden era? Nowadays I can continuously listen to radio, including public ones, maybe 20-30 minutes - until the occurence of first advertising block. The moment the radio starts shouting at me that I need to buy something, it's switched off. Among the few good things coming form radio is maybe radio drama [1]. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radio_drama https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radio_drama
- pelasaco 6y ago
  > Not exactly. Propaganda is easily amplified by new media forms. Nothing new said here. However the problem isn't in the media itself, but just that more people are consuming it. > Have radio had any golden era? Nowadays I can continuously listen to radio, including public ones, maybe 20-30 minutes Not if you are driving while snowing. Nothing while you are in a bunker because of a tornado. Nothing if you are in a land where war or energy blackout happen.