Doubt Quote by Ben Yagoda
““Theorists of journalism have long noted parallels to Heisenberg's uncertainty principle in physics: by reporting on something, one subtly but irrevocably changes it.””
About This Quote
Source Article: “Journalism and Uncertainty,” The Atlantic, 2014
Reporting changes the subject, similar to Heisenberg’s principle, because observation influences reality.
In simple terms: Reporting alters what it describes.
Report responsibly, aware of impact.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- newsrooms
- academic research
- public policy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your coverage affect the story?
- Can true objectivity exist?
Impact may be unintended.