http://www.theguardian.com/media/2015/jan/08/charlie-hebdo-muhammad-cartoons-independent-amol-rajan
The editor of The Independent newspaper has defended the fact that he did not publish Charlie Hebdo's cartoons caricaturing the prophet Muhammad and described doing so as “too much of a risk”. Rajan said that although he did of course want to print the cartoons and did not want to feel a sense of self-censorship, at the same time he felt that it would of been too much of a risk to the newspaper and it's staff to do so. He also added that this was part of a decision not "to be taken over by events"
- Danish newspaper Berlingske and German newspaper BZ were among very few newspapers to publish the controversial cartoons.
- A Danish newspaper drew death threats and incited protests by publishing cartoons satirising the prophet Muhammad in 2005.
My view on this story is that it is obviously a very difficult decision to make as an editor, as although you want to be fully granted freedom of speech, it could backfire drastically by offending the audience and outraging them enough that you could endanger both you and your staff members. It is sad to know that even in this present day and age, even though we are at the height of freedom of speech so far, we are still having to restrict ourselves. If we are granted freedom of speech, then we must be granted freedom to offend as well.
http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/jan/06/goodbye-smart-gadgets-hello-dumb-tech-apple-nokia
With the new year having just arrived, consumers have been bombarded with a vast array of new gadgets, which companies insist they need to make their lives complete. However, consumers are increasingly coming to the realisation that however much you spend on a new piece of technology, sometimes it's better to just go back to the basics.
- The La Spaziale machine pictured can be bought for three and a half grand. The alternative? A Russell Hobbs CAMBRIDGE kettle and a jar of coffee granules for under twenty pounds.
- Again, another example is you could purchase a Motorised Treadmill with MP3 music and an electronic waist system for £399.00. On the other hand, you could simply put your running gear on and go run outside for free.
I think that technology can be extremely useful, and has brought about so many positive changes, whether that be connecting individuals to their loved ones through the ever advancing mobile phone, or through advances in medical science. However for some things it is better to go back to basics. Because although you might feel like you need a hundred and one different gadgets to perform the simplest of tasks, sometimes it's best just to go back to basics.
The editor of The Independent newspaper has defended the fact that he did not publish Charlie Hebdo's cartoons caricaturing the prophet Muhammad and described doing so as “too much of a risk”. Rajan said that although he did of course want to print the cartoons and did not want to feel a sense of self-censorship, at the same time he felt that it would of been too much of a risk to the newspaper and it's staff to do so. He also added that this was part of a decision not "to be taken over by events"
