The difference between a thinker and a newspaperman is that a thinker enters right into things, a newspaperman is superficial.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Stein contrasts deep engagement with superficial reporting, suggesting true thinking requires immersion while journalism often skims the surface.
- In plain terms
- Thinkers dive deep into subjects, while newspapermen stay on the surface.
- What can you take from it?
- Deep understanding requires immersion, not just observation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you prefer depth or breadth in learning?
- Is all journalism superficial?
Another view
Some journalism requires breadth over depth to cover many topics.
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