7. The Meaning in the Medium

a. At some point in your life, if it has not happened already, you will need to apply for a job and go to an employment interview. After the interview, you may receive either a written response in the form of a letter or email message, or an oral response in the form of a telephone call. What is the likely meaning of the medium in each case? Why?

b. How has the creation of YouTube, Facebook, MySpace, and other interactive websites changed the way the world communicates? How might the existence of these media be more important than the actual messages posted on such sites?