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- The Media: Does The Mainstream Media Try To Stop People From Seeing The Big Picture? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one has the need to find out about what is taking place in the world, there is going to be no reason for them to miss out. This comes down to the fact that the mainstream media is there to inform them. As a result of this, the only way they would miss out is if this was something that ...
Views: 1119 - The Media: Does The Mainstream Media Use Entertainment To Distract People? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperNowadays, it is no longer necessary for one to watch TV or to go to the theatre in order to be entertained; the only thing they need to do is to have some kind of device. This then gives them the chance to watch something no matter where they are. So if one is in a position where they have a ...
Views: 1706 - The Media: Does The Mainstream Media Use Fear To Distract People? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to look into what was taking place in the news, there is a strong chance their inner experience would change. This is something that will take place regardless of whether they were to read something or if they were to watch something, for instance. As a result, they could end up ...
Views: 1480 - The Media: Does The Mainstream Media Use Peoples Empathy To Control Them? - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIt could be said that the mainstream media have a number of different ways in which to keep people distracted, unformed and deceived. And while some of these ways are well known, there are others that are not. However, even though people can be aware of some the tactics that they use, it ...
Views: 1091 - The Media: Does The Mainstream Media Use Pictures Of Children And Animals To Manipulate People? - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone has the tendency to buy a newspaper, they will have probably seen a picture of a child on the front cover at least once. And even if one simply looks at the front covers of newspapers and doesn’t buy them, they may also have had the same experience. Just a Picture There is the ...
Views: 1050 - The Media: Does The Mainstream Media Use Slander To Control People? - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperBefore the alternative media came along, the mainstream media pretty much had complete control. What this meant was that it was normal for most people to believe just about everything this source came out with. Nowadays, thanks to the alternative media, this source doesn’t have the same ...
Views: 740 - The Media: Does The Mainstream Want People To Feel Powerless? - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperNowadays, it is easier than ever before for someone to find out about what is taking place in the world. They no longer need to turn on a TV or a radio, for instance; the only thing that they need to do is to use their Smartphone. Through having a device like this, they will be able to ...
Views: 778 - The Media: Does The Media Cause Apathy? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperIt doesn’t take too much effort to notice that today’s media outlets have incredible influence over so many people’s lives. And that this influence can result in all kinds of consequences taking place. Now, some of these are consequences that are clear to see and are highly visible. And ...
Views: 1740 - The Media: Does The Media Cause Toxic Shame? - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to how people feel, the mainstream media can play a vital role. This is because so many people are plugged into the media and how their views of reality are defined by it. However, it is not just someone’s perception of reality that will be created for them, how they view ...
Views: 1619 - The Media: Does The Media Control People's Minds? - by Submitted on May 27, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThe common assumption about the media is that they are simply informing people about what is going on in the country where they live or in the world at large. Here the media are simply observes of what is taking place and are then relaying it to the public. As people are generally busy with ...
Views: 2664 - The Media: Does The Media Create Division? - by Submitted on May 26, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhile people often believe that the media is there to simply inform them about what is going on in the world, this is not always the case. Instead, there is often a hidden agenda and what the media focuses on is therefore intended to create a certain reaction. At times, it can be relatively ...
Views: 1986 - The Media: Does The Media Define What Is Attractive? - by Submitted on May 14, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperIn today’s world people don’t have to come to their own conclusions about what the world is like or what is true or what is not, as the media is there to do it for them. Now, if what the media presented was always accurate and there were no hidden agendas, this would be fine. But the ...
Views: 1499 - The Media: Does The Media Destroy Women’s Self Esteem? - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to what the media focuses on, there are many things that are positive and constructive and then there are also numerous things that are negative and destructive. This is to be expected, as there are pros and cons to most things in this world. And with that in mind, it is ...
Views: 1715 - The Media: Does The Media Distract People? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to understanding what is taking place in the area where one lives and the world at large, it is clear that some kind of assistance is required. This is something that usually takes place through the media. Here, one is informed about national and international events and ...
Views: 1758 - The Media: Does The Media Exist To Inform People? - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf one changed their hairstyle and they wanted to know how it looked, there is a strong chance that they would ask their friends and family. This is primarily because they trust them. They will value their feedback, and while this might not completely define how they feel about their hair, ...
Views: 1757 - The Media: Does The Media Make People Believe There Is Not Enough? - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhile the media allows people to be informed about the world they live in, they also allow them to be misinformed. And at times, it is going to be hard to know whether it is the former or the latter that is taking place. One might come to the conclusion that this is because some human beings ...
Views: 1532 - The Media: Does The Media Normalize Violence? - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhile the media covers many different areas of life, there are certain areas that are covered more than others. This can depend on what is taking place in the world at any given moment but at the same time, it doesn’t have to. There will be certain things that are given exposure and it won’t ...
Views: 1938 - The Media: Does The Media Promote Instant Gratification? - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhen people want to find out about what is taking place locally and globally, they often look to the mainstream media to inform them. This could be seen as a normal part of living in the modern-day world. But while this has been the way for so long, it is it beginning to change and this is ...
Views: 2025 - The Media: Does The Media Promote Intolerance? - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to think about what the propose of the media is, they may start to think about how it is there to inform people about what is taking place around them and in the world at large. Based on this outlook, it will be normal for them to look towards the media in order to be informed. In ...
Views: 1836 - The Media: Does The Media Realise That Most People Don't Think For Themselves? - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to the mainstream media, there are a lot of people who believe that its sole purpose is to inform people about what is taking place in the world. Through having this outlook, one will be only too happy to accept just about everything they hear. Now, if the media did exist to ...
Views: 1150 - The Media: Is It Easier For The Mainstream Media To Manipulate The Older Generation? - by Submitted on May 31, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone wanted to find out about what was going on around them in the past, they probably would have watched TV or read a paper. The reason for this is that the internet wouldn’t have been available. One Source So unlike today’s world where one can choose between the mainstream media ...
Views: 1129 - The Media: Is It Easy For The Mainstream Media To Control What People Believe? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are people who listen to the mainstream media, there are others who pay attention to the alternative media. It hasn’t been this way for long, though, and this is due to the fact that there only used to be one option. The Main Source If someone wanted to find out about what ...
Views: 869 - The Media: Is Someone Naive If They Believe That The Mainstream Media Exists To Inform People? - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to think about what the purpose of a supermarket is, they may say that it is to sell people food. This could be seen as a fairly accurate assessment, and what they could add is that these places often sell house related items. It Goes On Alternatively, one could think about ...
Views: 938 - The Media: Is The Mainstream Media Bad For People’s Health? - by Submitted on May 18, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperDue to what is currently taking place in the world, it has meant that a lot of people have paid more attention to the mainstream media than usual. Additionally, there are those that have started to pay attention to this source again after having ignored it for so long. As far as this source ...
Views: 708 - The Media: Is The Mainstream Media More Deceitful Than Ever Before? - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperThere are, of course, a number of ways to find out about what is taking place in the world, and this is why it is no longer necessary to look towards the mainstream media. Someone can now find out about what is taking place by looking towards the alternative media. Old Habits Die Hard ...
Views: 1070 - The Media: Was The Mainstream Media Only Interested In Getting Hillary Elected? - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperThe American presidential election has now come to an end, and this has given people plenty to talk about. For some people, the result will be the best thing that could have happened, and for others, it will be the worst possible outcome. It is then not going to matter if these people live ...
Views: 1093 - The Media: What Does The Mainstream Medias Response To ‘Fake News’ Have In Common With Child Abuse? - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperOne thing that mainstream media has been focusing on recently is the amount of ‘fake news’ that is available. This relates to a lot of news that people have been sharing on social media. What brought their attention to this was the kind of things that people were sharing throughout the ...
Views: 1188 - The Media: Why Does The Media Sexualise Everything? - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperNo matter what one lays their eyes upon in the media, they are going to come across something that has been sexualised. And it won’t matter if what they are looking at has a reason to be that way or not, as it often doesn’t matter. It is no longer a case of spot what has been sexualised, ...
Views: 1804 - The Media: Why Is The Mainstream Media Biased When It Comes To Presidential Candidates? - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperThere are times when the media has a number of things that they focus on, and then there are others when this is not going to be the case. Instead, they can have one area that will take centre stage, so to speak. Now, this is not to say that a paper or a news channel, for instance, will ...
Views: 1145 - The Media: Why Is The Mainstream Media Worried About 'Fake' News? - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone has been paying attention to the mainstream media recently, they may have heard them talk about the ‘fake’ news that is circulating. This has been a time when they have spoken about how a lot of what they see on social media, for instance, is not real news. A Common ...
Views: 1198 - The Media’s Portrayal Of Beauty: Is It Dysfunctional? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThe title of this article might seem out of place and even slightly unnecessary. You might be wondering how a word of such meaning, can be used to describe something as normal as responsibility. There might also be the chance of your thoughts being along the same lines as what I am about to ...
Views: 2561 - The Mind: Is Our Mind Always Right? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough change is part of life and is something that can’t be stopped, our minds don’t always embrace change. At times it is going to be necessary for one to hold onto what they believe and know and at others, it will be important for them to change what they believe and to learn something ...
Views: 1970 - The Mirror: Is Someone’s Outer World A Reflection Of Their Inner World? - by Submitted on May 02, 2021 from Oliver JR CooperOne thing that someone’s ego-mind will do is allow them to have their own experience on this planet. As a result of this, it is possible for them to fulfil their own purpose or mission whilst they are here. In other words, this part of them creates the impression that they are separate from ...
Views: 571 - The Mirror: Why Is It Hard For Someone To Realise That Their Outer World Is A Reflection Of Their Inner World? - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2021 from Oliver JR CooperIf an area of someone’s life is not how they want it to be, they can see themselves as being “unlucky.” What is going on is then going to be out of their control and there will be very little, if anything, that they can do about it. When it comes to what area of their life this is, it could ...
Views: 413 - The People Who Have Influenced Me: Dov Baron - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to my journey of self awareness, there are some people who stand out when I look back on where I have come from. And one of those people is Dov Baron. This is a guy who was born in Manchester in England and is based in Canada. The Interview Many years ago I heard him speak on ...
Views: 2358 - The People Who Have Influenced Me: Jenny Jones - by Submitted on May 22, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to my journey of self awareness, there are some people who stand out when I look back on where I have come from. And one of those people is Jenny Jones. This is someone who is based in England and she is a healer/therapist. The Next Stage After having experienced ...
Views: 2002 - The People Who Have Influenced Me: Simon Rose - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to my journey of self awareness, there are some people who stand out when I look back on where I have come from. And one of those people is Simon Rose. This is someone who originates from Australia and now travels the world teaching courses with his wife Evette. The Blog In ...
Views: 2074 - The People Who Have Influenced Me: Susan Winter - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to my journey of self-awareness, there are some people who stand out when I look back on where I have come from. And one of those people is Susan Winter. This is someone who is a professional love and life mentor who is based in New York. Searching In the beginning of 2013, ...
Views: 2140 - The People Who Have Influenced Me: Tracy Holloway - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to my journey of self awareness, there are some people who stand out when I look back on where I have come from. And one of those people is Tracy Holloway. This is someone who is based in England and is an internationally renowned teacher, inspirational speaker, writer, ...
Views: 1883 - The People Who Have Influenced Me: Vincenzo Santiglia - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to my journey of self awareness, there are some people who stand out when I look back on where I have come from. And one of those people is Vincenzo Santiglia. This is someone who is based in Italy and teaches around the world and offers one to one consultations. The ...
Views: 2125 - The Power Of Belief: Do Our Beliefs Define How We Experience Life? - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2021 from Oliver JR CooperIf it was put forward to someone that how they experience life is largely the result of what they believe, they could be completely on board with this. This could be something that, to one degree or another, they have been aware of for quite some time Then again, they could end up dismissing ...
Views: 451 - The Power Of Hope - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2021 from Oliver JR CooperDuring the moments in my life when I was in a hell of a lot of pain, I had this sense that things would change for the better. I didn’t know how this would happen I just knew that my life would change; in a way, it was as if I was in a country that I was only visiting. If I had only listened ...
Views: 996 - The Power Of Perspective - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2022 from Oliver JR CooperThe other day, when I was on my way home after having caught up with a friend, I decided to walk a different route home. This was a road that I hadn’t been down for years and I had only been along the road whilst in a car. As I hadn’t been along this road for so long, I wasn’t completely sure ...
Views: 581 - The Problem With The Golden Rule - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperOver the years, I have heard people say that we should treat others as we would like to be treated, and this is something that I agree with. However, while it is easy to say this, it is not as easy to put it into practice. This is then similar to how someone can say that they no longer want ...
Views: 714 - The Royal Family: Why Are Some People Obsessed With The Royal Family? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperOver the ages the purpose of the royal family has changed. Today they are not only an attraction for people from all over the world and for people in Britain: they are also idolised and worshiped by thousands of people. The royal family are the modern day celebrities and this is of course a ...
Views: 5185 - The Truth: What Does Your Ego Believe To Be True? - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThere are often many descriptions of what truth is and what truth is not. Absolute truth is often used when it comes to religion or spirituality. These are all fascinating areas to study and to then form one’s own opinion. And there is also another form of truth; which comes from the ego ...
Views: 1933 - The Value Of Your Work Is Not Defined By How Many ‘Likes’ You Get! - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperI was speaking to a friend of mine the other day called, Wain, and he was talking about the work that he had been sharing on social media. He had recently created another page and had put in a fair amount of work to build it up. From what he was saying, it made me think about how it is easy ...
Views: 1079 - The Will To Live: Can Trapped Grief Stop Someone From Having The Will To Live? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one had their eye on a new car and they were to take it for a drive, they are likely to find out that it drives well. Along with how it drives, it is also likely to be a comfortable experience. So if they are currently driving a car that is on its way out, this experience is going to be ...
Views: 1676 - The World Needs More Love! - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperWhen I was out the other day I saw a paper bag that said something like, ‘the world needs more love.’ This is something that is hard to deny, considering how much suffering and destruction there is. One only needs to watch the news or to pick up a paper to hear about something negative that ...
Views: 1069 - Their Arm Was Covered In Cuts! - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperWhen I was out the other day, I saw someone who had all these cuts on their forearm and I thought that this person must self-harm. Over the years, I have seen a number of people with arms that have received a lot of harm. But, whenever I see something like this, I usually feel pain through ...
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