What about the War of the Worlds broadcast induced the
panic?
How did the timing of the broadcast contribute to the panic?
In what way did the nature of radio broadcasting make the panic
possible?
What is at stake in the media coverage of the panic itself?
What does the panic broadcast tell us about the relationship between
media and the populace?
What does this have to do with technology?
How are hoaxes perpetuated across television, radio, and the internet?
Can you think of more current examples of similar hoaxes, intentional
or unintentional?
How do you tell if something is real or not? What are your methods
of distinguishing fact from fiction?
What is important about distinguishing the real from the false or
simulated?
