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The government and media are considered as the two most powerful institutions in the world. Media informs people about the current happenings around them, while the government leads the nation. The role of media in our society is to give updates about the current happenings around and give transparency in the government, wherein wrong-doings of politicians such as corruption (very common) can be exposed. However, the government is sagacious enough to avoid exposure. They do this by creating walls or using cash to control the media to conceal their impurities. Media is supposed to be a robust outlet of truth, the one that upholds democracy and gives bias-free information, especially during elections. However, the media seems to be controlled and directed by the strings. Above the strings are the manipulative politicians.
Today, the media don't just spread information, they also filter information. Factual information is rare to find and limited while false information is boundless and everywhere. Information in any dimensions of mass media has been already filtered, trying to make people half-informed of what is really happening around them. What's worse is, most people tend to believe in everything they hear, see, and read on television, newspaper, social media networks, and any other form of media. While in fact, what we see, hear, and read in any media platform is not really the exact data. These are all due to the government's influence and authority. Though there is so-called 'Freedom of the Press', the government still held restrictions to fabricate information for they believe this is the way of protecting the people. The art below shows how the government controls the media, by maybe giving out money. Media and government ignite for their own benefit. Politicians will use media for them to be publicized considering that media is relatively vast and a powerful source in shaping the mindset of the people while the media uses the government to earn money and prefer to be controlled. However, conflict can still be present between the two, when the media can be brave enough to intentionally expose the wrongdoings of politicians. This is what the media should do, to give honest information to people especially in introducing political candidates, so people can choose the right leader. Media, whether they are controlled or not, can shape our lives and perception of reality. To avoid manipulation, we, as citizens should know how to evaluate, observe and know our rights.
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