The media form the basis of society. It has evolved over the centuries and will continue to do so as new technologies and ideologies are formed. Everywhere you go, you are faced with different forms of media and in current times these have become even more prevalent. New media and technology is something that has become extremely important and important in modern society. It allows you to collect, produce and distribute news in various ways. Technology has continued to advance for decades now. The convergence of traditional and new media is constantly changing, causing the world to become smaller and the distribution of messages to become more efficient. The emergence of new media has made it possible to expand Jürgen Habermas' concept of the public sphere. The potential of new media to foster social, political and economic development is abundant. Society depends on the synergy between civil society and the public sphere. This essay will explore the relationship between society and the public sphere. It will explain the positive and negative aspects of the public sphere and new media, with relevant examples. It will similarly show how the public sphere continues to transform as a result of constant changes and the prevalence of new media and technology. Jürgen Habermas, a contemporary social theorist, coined the concept of the public sphere. According to him, it is the sphere of the social life of society in which public opinion can be discussed and formed (Dahlberg, 2001: 83-96). Citizens gather and discuss without restrictions. People within this sphere have unrestricted freedom of expression on matters of general and public interest. In the past, the public sphere was largely class-based. The bourgeoisie cla...... middle of paper ...... economic development and change. The synergy between civil society and the new public sphere presents many limitations but also retains countless advantages. . Media is not static and will continue to evolve endlessly. This will ultimately constantly challenge the concept of an ideal public sphere, but the evolution of new media in society is very beneficial and helps to form a well-functioning and effective society. Many criticize the topic of new media and explain why it cannot be called a public sphere, while others express their opinions on why new media and the Internet are definitely a public sphere as they have the ability to bring a lot of development within the company. . Furthermore, this debate will continue within society as new media continues to grow and synergize with society to create a new, important, and sometimes limited public sphere..
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