Do heroes exist in a modern society? --3

mrfriendly

Oct. 29, 2020

Do heroes exist in a modern society? --3

My second point is that the media today, with its informative nature, lets people view societal issues in a more objective manner via news, documentaries, or the Internet. That is, through the media, the public can realize that almost all policies or issues, even those well-intended, can have negative consequences. Admiration could easily come from seeing only positive aspect of an issue. Thus, when the public is unbiased, a blind respect or admiration for someone becomes unlikely. For example, while initially praised for being egalitarian, Obamacare now receives mixed opinions(?) with some pointing to its drawbacks such as increased insurance premiums and medical costs. This can cause someone who initially regarded Obama as a hero to realize that even he has his limitations. As is the case with Obamacare, many issues attributed to the leaders who are deemed heroes today are highly complex, and thus intense media coverage is likely to reveal their two-sided natures. Thus, the public will find themselves in much less instances where they uncritically praise or admire someone for his actions or policies.

In light of these discussions, I agree with the prompt as, when put under scrutiny, it is highly unlikely for any individual to maintain a faultless image so that the public could keep regarding him as a hero. Also, the media lets the public become aware of the multifaceted nature of many societal issues. These two factors of the media lead the public to view their initial “heroes” in a more objective light and lead them to be disenchanted.

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My second point is that the media today, with its informative nature, lets people view societal issues in a more objective manner via news, documentaries, or the Internet.

That is, through the media, the public can realize that almost all policies or issues, even those well-intended, can have negative consequences.

Admiration could easily come from seeing only the positive aspect of an issue.

Thus, when the public is unbiased, a blind respect or admiration for someone becomes unlikely.

For example, while initially praised for being egalitarian, Obamacare now receives mixed opinions(?) with some pointing to its drawbacks such as increased insurance premiums and medical costs.

This can cause someone who initially regarded Obama as a hero to realize that even he has his limitations.

As is the case with Obamacare, many issues attributed to the leaders who are deemed heroes today are highly complex, and thus intense media coverage is likely to reveal their two-sided natures.

Thus, the public will find themselves in much less instances where they uncritically praise or admire someone for his actions or policies.

In light of these discussions, I agree with the prompt as, when put under scrutiny, it is highly unlikely for any individual to maintain a faultless image so that the public could keep regarding him as a hero.

Also, the media lets the public become aware of the multifaceted nature of many societal issues.

These two factors of the media lead the public to view their initial “heroes” in a more objective light and lead them to becoming disenchanted.

Just sounds more natural this way to me, I wouldn't say it's wrong the way you wrote.

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Having read the last two texts, I must say you did a really good job. Do you know the saying below?

"You either die a hero, or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain."

This is more or less my opinion on the matter. When someone is put in a position of power it becomes increasingly difficult to do what would be deemed good or heroic. Most of the times actions must be considered from a pragmatic rather than a morally point of view, which can lead to some wrongdoings.

mrfriendly

Nov. 1, 2020

Thank you very much for the correction and your insight ! This question was somehow oriented(?) toward answering heroes' relation with the media but i was wondering what i should write for such question -- discussing heroes without its relation to the media,,,

really insightful!! thank you = ]

Do heroes exist in a modern society? --3

My second point is that the media today, with its informative nature, lets people view societal issues in a more objective manner via news, documentaries, or the Internet.