Living in a panic-ridden society is painful both psychologically as well as socially.
During the Christmas holidays the only discussion topic at gatherings among friends and meals with relatives was the state of our country. Even more,what really seemed to bother everyone was the continuous dispersion of negative outlooks on behalf of the majority of the country’ s Media.
Obviously things are out of control. It appears as if the Greek state is rapidly deteriorating.
My point is that it doesn’ t pay to overinflate the situation. In short,what’ s the use of terrorizing people through the prime time news or through tragic headlines.
On the contrary,I sincerely believe that a constructive Media,offering solutions instead of mayhem can make a difference.
This country will not become scorched earth. There is talent,will and courage in our people. The country is blessed in a number of ways ranging from climate to physical beauty and agriculture to raw material.
I remember my grandparents’ stories from the German occupation during World War II. There was something present then that has evaporated nowadays. There was hope that it would be over.
Hope can be restored if ‘published opinion’ reduces negative coverage. That would be Agenda-setting for the common good.
Ο Ρόμπερτ Πεφάνης είναι λέκτορας Επικοινωνίας και ΜΜΕ. Διαθέτει μακρά εμπειρία στον χώρο της επικοινωνίας και διαφήμισης (ΔΟΛ,Adel Saatchi,Spot JWT).