RE: Is Unbiased Journalism Still Possible?
Hmmmm... I guess it is the same old story everywhere, pretty much almost the same in any country.
I am certain there are some unbiased journalists left but then they don't get published in any major media as their opinions and articles probably don't serve the purpose. I check the daily evening news on TV but usually, when switching on the TV, we say, ironically, "let's check out what propaganda we get today".
The state-owned TV channels are very careful to not step onthe toes of the powerful of the day and the privately owned channels give 15 minutes of "info" then 15 minutes of advertisements so I am pretty sure they are hugely biased as well. For sure, no investigative journalism as again, they may loose ad revenue...
I'd say, I only trust bloggers but only when no brands mentioned and no referral links within the articles :)
And a philosophical question... any monetization brings bias in, right?
Have a great day ahead :)
Maybe true unbiased journalism was never really there to begin with—just that the illusion used to be stronger. Back then, people believed what they saw on TV or read in the papers; now, we switch on the news half-expecting to be sold propaganda dressed up as “information.”
The sad reality is that investigative journalism doesn’t survive in today’s environment. It doesn’t pay the bills, it doesn’t please the sponsors, and worst of all, it risks upsetting the “untouchables.” So instead, we get 15 minutes of heavily edited “info” wrapped in 15 minutes of ads. The balance tilts, and the story dies before it even gets a chance to breathe.
Maybe that’s the philosophical bottom line—any monetization, in any form, brings bias. The bigger the stakes, the louder the compromise.
So yes, when we sit down to watch the evening bulletin with a smirk and say, “let’s check out today’s propaganda,” it isn’t just sarcasm, it’s a survival tactic... Surviving these so called news!!!
True, so true, unfortunately.
With regards to the topic, I can't say I see some light at the end of the tunnel. Something huge has to change otherwise we are inside an endless loop of info that serves one or more purposes.
I suppose that is the reason many people, especially the young ones, "migrated" to social networks and don't watch TV at all. I am getting there too. I guess living in a "bubble" may save us from all the crap being poured upon us :)))
Have a lovely evening! :)