Art Quote by Derek Tangye
“The art of a news reporter is to learn how to lull a victim, because all good reporters are confidence tricksters in embryo.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Literary Talk, 1975
News reporting involves manipulation, suggesting journalists must master persuasive tactics.
In simple terms: Reporters use subtle influence.
Key Takeaway
Beware of manipulation.
Themes
media
manipulation
ethics
Mood
critical
skeptical
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- newsrooms
- public relations
- information dissemination
Key Concepts
journalism
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Is manipulation ever ethical?
- How can audiences stay critical?
A Different Perspective
Ethical journalism opposes deception.
