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What does it mean?
News treated as a sellable product loses its integrity and value.
In plain terms
If news is only for profit, it isn't real news.
What can you take from it?
Commercial interests can undermine news quality.

Where it applies

  • news production
  • media ethics
  • consumer choices

Putting it to work

  • support quality journalism
  • critique media business models

Questions to consider

  • What makes news trustworthy?
  • Should news be free or paid?

Another view

Media outlets need revenue to operate.

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