RE: Is Unbiased Journalism Still Possible?
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! :)