Journalism largely consists in saying 'Lord Jones Dead' to people who never knew Lord Jones was alive.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- News often focuses on famous deaths to audiences who were never engaged with the subject.
- In plain terms
- Journalism tells people about famous people dying even if they never cared.
- What can you take from it?
- Media often prioritizes sensational topics over genuine interest.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do we care about strangers?
- What makes news important?
Another view
Some audiences do care deeply about public figures.
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