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I think postmodernism also affected journalism. It was more important to invite both sides of the argument rather than care about facts. But I think the attitud
by js8 8y ago
I think postmodernism also affected journalism. It was more important to invite both sides of the argument rather than care about facts. But I think the attitude has been changing lately, with the ecological dangers and dangers of fascism that this system brings.
- deogeo 8y agoI think the explanation is much simpler. Inviting both sides is cheap and gets lots of controversy, which sells. Whereas finding and reporting the facts doesn't get you much attention, takes time (so the story is no longer fresh), money, and exposes you to legal risk if you got any of the facts wrong (and even if you didn't, you may have to defend yourself in court). One option is easy, cheap, quick, safe, and attracts a large audience. The other is the exact opposite. It's obvious which one an amoral, profit seeking corporation would choose.