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Traditional media can no longer control the flow of information from "summary" of PODER DA COMUNICAÇAO, O by MANUEL CASTELLS
The traditional media, once the gatekeepers of information, have lost their monopoly over the flow of news and content. In the past, newspapers, television networks, and radio stations determined what information was disseminated to the public. They had the power to select, filter, and frame the news according to their own interests and agendas. This control over the flow of information allowed them to shape public opinion and influence political, social, and cultural trends. However, with the rise of digital technologies and the internet, the traditional media's hegemony has been challenged. The emergence of online platforms and social media has democratized the creation and distribution of information. Anyone with an internet connection can now produce and share news, videos, blogs, and other forms of content. This has given rise to a proliferation of voices and perspectives that were previously marginalized or excluded from mainstream media. The decentralization of information has empowered individuals and communities to bypass traditional media gatekeepers and communicate directly with one anoth...
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