Ethics Newsline®

Carl Hausman’s commentary last week about the effects of the “Daily Me” — the figurative name given to customized media that reflects the user’s preferences, tastes, and worldview — drew several comments from readers.

A retired news executive writes: “Great column. But, alas, it may be too late. That is, unless we can start communicating with those still inside the womb. I have this notion that the little ones hit the ground already hard-wired to Google for Lindsay, Britney, and Paris. Yet, I remain hopeful somehow a culture of change will emerge putting your bottom line goals within reach.”

An attorney comments: “Someone said that the media used to promote knowledge, but now it promotes ignorance. An overstatement, to be sure, but our powerful news and

entertainment industry is sure squandering an opportunity to help edify its

audience and improve our common welfare.”

And a businessman shares this view: “Seems our kids are so entrenched in their own virtual worlds they haven’t a clue, nor do they care, what’s really going on around them.”

– Compiled by Ethics Newsline® editor Carl Hausman