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Stephen Downes

Knowledge, Learning, Community

"Media should be a force for social connection, a convener of people across differences and a facilitator for what to do after the facts are laid bare." As usual, we can easily substitute 'education' for media. The current state is the same for both: "Trust in journalism is at an all-time low, engagement is declining, and the business outlook for the industry is uncertain at best." This article looks at why we have journalism at all and how we should redefine its mission. "As journalists, we should care about the people we report for, right? Otherwise why bother?" Via Michelle Manafy.

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