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/^t/Our world seems to have shrunk to a unified territory ruled by rampant influences of mass media. The intensity of the process appears alarming and gives rise to doubts and fears as to whether this onslaught of radio, television and press should not do humanity more harm than good. However, alike any human invention they can work both ways, just as knife might serve to slit somebody's throat or cut a slice of bread. These two contradictory aspects call for a closer insight into the situation and for an attempt to decide in which direction mass media work their way.