A forum for Blog Community #8 of CSCL 1001 (Introduction to Cultural Studies: Rhetoric, Power, Desire; University of Minnesota, Fall 2011) -- and interested guests.
This was an interesting project to read! I liked the introduction saying that so much happens in the world but only the important news such as terrorism is reported. So many people have no idea what is going on in the world because the news corporations control what is being heard! It's disheartening to hear that Chinese government thinks this artist is an enemy to the government! I love your expression "Welcome to China!"
It is awesome to see that some news stations side with Ai Weiwei and are trying to put him in a positive light as if he is fighting for the people and not himself, he seems like a guy who is incredibly sacrificial!
This was an interesting project to read! I liked the introduction saying that so much happens in the world but only the important news such as terrorism is reported. So many people have no idea what is going on in the world because the news corporations control what is being heard! It's disheartening to hear that Chinese government thinks this artist is an enemy to the government! I love your expression "Welcome to China!"
ReplyDeleteIt is awesome to see that some news stations side with Ai Weiwei and are trying to put him in a positive light as if he is fighting for the people and not himself, he seems like a guy who is incredibly sacrificial!