History of Communication Innovations

The video explores the evolution of news from early oral communication to modern digital platforms. It covers the invention of the printing press, the rise of newspapers, and the impact of radio and television. The video also discusses censorship, the role of journalism, and the influence of the internet on news consumption. It raises questions about the effects of constant news exposure and the role of citizen journalism.

What is one reason people might follow the news, according to the introduction?

• To improve their cooking skills

• To stay informed

• To find new hobbies

• To learn a new language

Which civilization is credited with the invention of paper, according to the transcript?

• Chinese

• Greeks

• Romans

• Egyptians

What was a key characteristic of the Venetian gazette?

• It was printed using a steam engine

• It was broadcast on radio

• It was available online

• It was handwritten

What invention by Johann Gutenberg revolutionized mass communication?

• The movable type-based press system

• The radio

• The steam engine

• The telegraph

What was a significant impact of the telegraph on news reporting?

• It allowed for live video broadcasts

• It enabled faster news distribution

• It replaced newspapers entirely

• It was used only for personal messages

What was the first American radio news program broadcast?

• CBS Evening News

• NBC Nightly News

• ABC World News

• 8MK in Detroit

What was a major change in news reporting style with the advent of radio?

• Simplified language and sentence structure

• Focus on local news only

• Increased use of images

• More complex sentence structures

What was a key feature of newsreels?

• They were only available in print

• They used moving images to tell stories

• They were live broadcasts

• They were broadcast on the internet

What was a significant development in news consumption with the rise of the internet?

• Unprecedented access to live news

• Decreased access to live news

• Limited participation in news stories

• Increased reliance on professional journalism

What is a potential negative effect of constant news exposure mentioned in the transcript?

• Improved empathy

• Compassion fatigue

• Better time management

• Increased literacy