I have no feud, either with my employers, any sponsors, or with the professional critics of radio and television. But I am seized with an abiding fear regarding what these two instruments are doing to our society, our culture and our heritage.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Murrow expresses fear about the long-term impact of television and radio on society, culture, and heritage despite having no personal conflicts.
- In plain terms
- Even without personal grievances, Murrow fears that broadcasting media are harming society and culture.
- What can you take from it?
- Media tools can damage culture even when used without malice.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What role should media play in preserving culture?
- How do we measure the health of a society's media?
Another view
The broadcast landscape has evolved significantly since the era of radio and early television.
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