The blindness that opens the eye is not the one that darkens vision. Tears and not sight are the essence of the eye.
Jacques DerridaRead
The first problem of the media is posed by what does not get translated, or even published in the dominant political languages.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The media often fails to convey important ideas that are not expressed in mainstream political language.
Jacques Derrida emphasizes a crucial aspect of media and communication, highlighting that the greatest challenge lies not just in what is reported, but in what remains untranslatable or unpublished in dominant political discourses. This lack of representation can lead to gaps in understanding and engagement with significant issues, suggesting that the language used in media shapes our perception of reality.
Themes
MediaPoliticsCommunicationLanguageRepresentation
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion on media bias, one might reference Derrida's quote to illustrate how certain viewpoints are marginalized.
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