Socio-Philosophical Analysis of Mass Media as a Factor in the Formation of Public Opinion

Computer and telecommunication technologies have led to the development of modern mass media made significant competition with print edition (newspapers, magazines, books), dominance telecracy, etc. The gone a path from channel information entertainment political institution, significantly increasing their capabilities as an in- strument influencing public consciousness. study?s main purpose is conduct socio-philoso- phical analysis factor in formation In this article, pro- cess cognition socio-philosophical its impact on society were used: gen- eral scientific methods; logical methods theoretical analysis; technical analysis, clarification.