the public sphere- Making connections between individuals rather than all falling under the government.

A public space where individuals can challenge governments ideas.

horizontal – rather than vertical. Less hierarchy, more freedom.

rise of people= debate and challenge , Habermas believes this is healthy

mass media and globalization has effected the public sphere, don’t talk about issues face to face anymore

strength and weakness
+ communication, debate, accessible, don’t need money

-anonymity, too much infomation, quality of debate

internet similar as it transformed the public sphere. Big companies have secured control over media.

free and liberal press- curran, media shouldn’t be controlled by government. freedom is needed.

Public interest- the presumption that the media do serve the public interest. Internet is more important than any other business or service as it can share information with a wider society, especially culturally and politically. Something is in the public interest if it applies to a wider society. Trying to please a larger number of people rather than a certain group of people. Should the government (media) have public control or should it be deregulated. freedom? or control?