Do you think it media plays too much of a role in public opinion? why or why not?

The media does play too much of a role in public opinion, and I believe this because people would much rather be told the answers to problems and told what is right than live for themselves.

"The media play a central role in informing the public about what happens in the world, particularly in those areas in which audiences do not possess direct knowledge or experience. This article examines the impact the media has in the construction of public. belief and attitudes and its relationship to social change. Drawing on findings from a range of empirical studies. we look at the impact of media coverage in areas such as disability, climate change and economic development?