Media Credibility

[lilyflower3191981]

Originally Posted by earthlyfather

On the media, from an authentic journalist.

“To be persuasive, We must be believable,
To be believable, We must be credible,
To be credible, We must be truthful.”
― Edward R. Murrow

Was he, is he still correct? Is today's media, regardless of format, persuasive, believable, credible, truthful?

Journalists play a major role in drumming up support for, or sentiment against, wars and other major issues. You aren't given the entire picture when you tune in; you are given carefully chosen tidbits that specifically mean to create, and modify your world view.

mainstream media is also corporate media, So they cannot really be considered as authentic journalism.

I think one needs to filter out subjective adjectives and focus on objective facts - then you have news.

[earthlyfather]

Thanks. Just as Toyman, you add good perspective and understanding. We, the public need to demand real news, not adjectivized, unsupported reporting, etc. Now, the most effective way to do that is next.

Originally Posted by lilyflower3191981

Journalists play a major role in drumming up support for, or sentiment against, wars and other major issues. You aren't given the entire picture when you tune in; you are given carefully chosen tidbits that specifically mean to create, and modify your world view.

mainstream media is also corporate media, So they cannot really be considered as authentic journalism.

I think one needs to filter out subjective adjectives and focus on objective facts - then you have news.

[Haakon]

Originally Posted by G1..

Yes but since Media is run by actual humans and there is no such thing as a perfect human,mistakes can happen.

The media doesn't need to be truthful or have credibility with supporters like you.

[Magritte25]

The role of journalists is to inform - not just spout off a list of facts. You want that? Read the transcripts.

[10-23]

If the media is trying to honestly report the facts, then why are people like Brian Williams still working?

[earthlyfather]

Pithy point. 10-4

Originally Posted by 10-23

If the media is trying to honestly report the facts, then why are people like Brian Williams still working?