Summary of differences

The following table summarizes the differences between the older forms

of expression and the new. Given that this table represents an

extremely simplified view, one could find objections and

exceptions. But if you hold back and read on you will find that this

simplification allows us to draw some useful conclusions.

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Differences between traditional and twentieth-century mass media

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Traditional forms of expression

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Mass media forms of expression

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Most influential media

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Written text

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Film, music

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Viewer attitude

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Inquisitive, analytical, rational

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Visceral, reactive

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Role of the viewer

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Individual

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Part of a mass

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Distribution and reuse

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Free (public domain)

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Locked down (no copying or sampling)

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Who controls reuse

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Every listener and reader

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The corporation distributing the work

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