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What does it mean?
The quote presents a binary choice between consuming media passively or actively participating in its creation.
In plain terms
You have the option to just watch TV or to make your own shows.
What can you take from it?
Creative participation is an accessible alternative to passive consumption.

Where it applies

  • students learning media production
  • fans wanting to create content
  • educators discussing media literacy

Putting it to work

  • media education
  • content creation
  • DIY projects

Questions to consider

  • What stops people from making TV?
  • How accessible is media creation today?

Another view

The statement oversimplifies the barriers to entering professional media production.

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