Media is just a word that has come to mean bad journalism.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The word media now often means bad journalism.
- In plain terms
- Media has a negative connotation to many.
- What can you take from it?
- Be aware of how terms shift meaning.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do you think media became a bad word?
- How does this view affect your trust in news?
Another view
Many journalists still do quality work; the word isn't always accurate.
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