TED: How the news distorts our worldview - Alisa Miller

The video discusses how American media coverage is heavily skewed towards domestic news and sensational stories, such as celebrity events, at the expense of global issues. It highlights the reduction in foreign news bureaus and the limited international coverage by local TV and online news platforms. This lack of diverse news exposure contributes to a less informed public, despite a growing interest in global news. The video questions whether this distorted view is desirable in an interconnected world and suggests that better coverage is possible.

Which event received significantly more coverage than the IPCC report in February 2007?

• Britney Spears' public appearances

• Massive flooding in Indonesia

• North Korea's nuclear agreement

• The death of Anna Nicole Smith

What is one reason for the lack of global news coverage by American networks?

• Reduction in the number of foreign bureaus

• Abundance of network news bureaus in Africa

• High cost of covering entertainment news

• Increased interest in international news

Which regions lack network news bureaus despite being home to over two billion people?

• Australia and Antarctica

• Africa, India, and South America

• Middle East and Central Asia

• Europe and North America

What percentage of local TV news coverage is dedicated to international news?

• 25%

• 50%

• 12%

• 5%

What is the main concern about the current state of news coverage in the U.S.?

• It covers too many global events

• It is too expensive to produce

• It provides a distorted view of the world

• It is too focused on local events