Photography in the Media (Book Review)

Abstract

Photography is one of the major technological phenomena of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. However, it is often viewed as a type of visual content that can be misused or interpreted contrary to ethical standards. Due to the fact that today’s scientific world does not devote enough attention to resistance to manipulation and to “reading between the lines,”photography, whether as an artistic or amateur work, or as a contribution to contemporary journalism, is often perceived in opposition to the author’s intention. This leads to misinterpretations, criminal misuse, violations of copyright, and endangerment through deepfake technology and artificial intelligence. For this reason, it is essential to be information-literate in order to handle modern information and communication systems skillfully, to recognize various types of manipulation, and to remain immune to the deceptions that are increasingly common in the media.