...and varying forms may be seen as a window on the world. There are many forms of media, with a wide range of subject, however, in the broadest of senses the window in the world argument cannot be seen as anything other than true, as it is within this world that the media originates. This means that there will be an influence on the media, even where it is fantastic, futuristic or abstract, there are influences which have led to the creation of the media.
With some types of media the reflection and window on the world is more obvious than others .Factual programmes are a direct window on the world, even if it a window from a specific perspective. However, this does not mean other media is any less effective if it is not factual. Fiction is sometimes seen...