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“Every time somebody tries to go in and reinvent what we do, it always ends up being more about technology and sets, and flash and dash, forgetting the main thing, which is interesting people saying interesting, important things.” quote by Diane Sawyer
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“Every time somebody tries to go in and reinvent what we do, it always ends up being more about technology and sets, and flash and dash, forgetting the main thing, which is interesting people saying interesting, important things.”

Diane Sawyer

About This Quote

Source Television: CBS News "60 Minutes", 2019

She critiques focus on flashy tech over meaningful content, urging attention to substantive ideas.

In simple terms: Tech hype can distract from important ideas.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize depth over novelty.

Themes

media criticism technology content quality

Mood

critical reflective

Type

journalistic analytical

When to use this quote

  • newsrooms
  • marketing meetings
  • public speaking

Key Concepts

attention economy innovation communication

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we balance tech and substance?
  • What practices keep discussions meaningful?
A Different Perspective

Tech can also enable deeper connections.

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