Chapter
The Impact of Clicks on Journalism
08:50 - 13:52 (05:02)
Journalists are often given a list of stories that were trending overnight and pressured to produce quick, click-worthy pieces instead of longer, more thoughtful articles. The emphasis on clicks also leads to a mentality that established news should be free, instead of investing in quality journalism.
Clips
The role of journalism today is not to be the sole answer to our information needs.
08:50 - 09:37 (00:46)
Summary
The role of journalism today is not to be the sole answer to our information needs. While there are many skilled and talented journalists doing amazing work, the novelty and sensationalizing of news keeps us from getting the full story.
ChapterThe Impact of Clicks on Journalism
Episode#399 - Rob Orchard - Terrible Journalism & Interesting Statistics
PodcastModern Wisdom
Journalists are often pressured to write stories that are trending online, rather than well-researched, considered pieces, because news organizations are trying to chase clicks.
09:37 - 13:52 (04:15)
Summary
Journalists are often pressured to write stories that are trending online, rather than well-researched, considered pieces, because news organizations are trying to chase clicks. However, this limits the value of news and influences the public's expectation that news should be free.