In a public lecture at the Center for Media, Data and Society (CMDS) on November 28, journalist and media policy consultant Olaf Steenfadt discussed the importance of media pluralism and changes within the media industry. “Independence and pluralism of media, opinions, and views - including criticism of people in power - is the safeguard of a healthy democratic system,” Steenfadt said.
Taking a historical perspective, Steenfadt outlined two reasons why media pluralism was problematic in the analogue world. Firstly, distribution was restricted by broadcast frequencies, which limited the number of channels possible on radio and TV. Secondly, media had high barriers to entry – the cost of equipment and production was prohibitive.
Read the full article on the CMDS website here.