“During lectures, I have repeatedly noticed that it is beneficial to clarify this obvious fact: No, the news is not a reflection of reality, not even a poor one. When we use mainstream media, we observe power relations in terms of definition. Who brings their topics and their view of things to the public? Who can I safely quote, who or what can or must I refer to? Which terms are appropriate and which are not? If the mainstream media say that there is a virus and a disease that I should be afraid of, then I have to take that seriously because those who decide about my life take it seriously. I can claim the opposite and attack the power of definition, but then I have to expect to lose all reputation (Wendler, Hildmann), being transferred (like Friedrich Pürner, head of the health department in the Aichach-Friedberg district until November 2020), or being kicked out of important committees (like Christoph Lütge from the Bavarian Ethics Council in February 2021) without any public resistance.”
Prof. Dr. Michael Meyen
Prof. Dr. Michael Meyen is a German communication scientist and media researcher focusing on the impact of mass media and their societal significance.
This quote encourages critical reflection on the power of media and the limits of news truth – an essential insight in times of information overload and misinformation.
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Prof. Dr. Michael Meyen on Media Power – The Uncomfortable Truth Behind the News
Prof. Dr. Michael Meyen explains why news does not reflect reality and the power media hold in society.
Michael Meyen is a professor of journalism and communication sciences. His research centers on the analysis of mass media, media effects, and the constructive power of media representation of reality. He is also known for his critical contributions on the role of mainstream media in society.
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