> Keeping with what's new in society is important insofar as having an informed population is vital for the correct functioning of a democracy. I would say thi

> Keeping with what's new in society is important insofar as having an informed population is vital for the correct functioning of a democracy. I would say this -- the correct functioning of democracy -- is among the most important things there are. So we surely need journalism ('the news industry') to improve, not just go away.