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I can think of a few accomplished, well-respected, and high-quality journalists that would be considered (and likely self-identify as) activists. I respect peop
by ilikehurdles 7y ago
I can think of a few accomplished, well-respected, and high-quality journalists that would be considered (and likely self-identify as) activists. I respect people using their talents to further a cause they deeply care about.
- mc32 7y agoThe problem is there is a difference in bias. Ostensibly a journalist is interested in following what leads to facts while suppressing any personal bias. Activists seek facts which support their biases (as well intended as they may be).
- gdulli 7y agoThe concept of activism itself is neutral. And useful, and important. In principle. The difference between an activist deciding arbitrarily on a position through bias vs. coming to a position legitimately and promoting it is largely in your perception and based on your agreement or disagreement with their position.
- Zarath 7y agoYou're forgetting that pursuit of facts and truth is not necessarily orthogonal to "activism". Can I be a climate activist journalist while still uncovering facts about people trying to suppress knowledge of global warming and poison the well? I don't see why not.
- mc32 7y agoOne hopes a journalist isn’t selective about the facts they present. For example only include facts which might contribute to incriminate someone but omit facts which could exonerate someone.