Will Newspapers Go Away?

     In class Mr. Miller explained to us why he believed that newspapers will never go away. This made me wonder if they same can be said about radio. I decided to compare the two mediums and see if they both have the possibilities of staying around forever. One point Miller made was that newspapers are full of diverse content. This is true, and I would also say that radio has that too. Radios have stations for everyone. The AM dial tends to have all news and talk shows. Radio also follows one of the Nine Principles of Journalism by having a forum for public discussion on talk shows, just like newspapers. The FM dial also offers music and fun things to listen to, giving us entertainment.They are also a cold medium and don't command your whole attention which I think is really convenient.
     Another point Miller made was that newspapers are low tech and require nothing but literacy. This is most definitely true. It's totally supported in countries like America, but what about in third world countries, where literacy rates are low. It is more prevalent in countries like these to use radios. Nowadays radios are pretty cheap and require only an understanding of the language being spoken. It is also hard to censor radios due to the fact that they can broadcast from anywhere. They can also get news out quickly and efficiently.
     Radios, like newspapers, are also a physical object and can be taken anywhere. They now can come in small sizes that can fit on your arm and broadcast both AM and FM. Radios also have a sense of tradition like newspapers. Plus they are nonlinear in the idea that you can choose what you want to listen to.
     I think that radios are like newspapers and will never go away. You can now access radio stations on your cell phones, so radio stations still get advertisers and listeners. Radios continue to bring in profit and are a popular medium.