Considered Quote by Errol Morris
“I think an interview, properly considered, should be an investigation. You shouldn't know what the interview will yield. Otherwise, why do it at all?”
About This Quote
Source Interview (unknown source)
Views interviews as investigative tools, not predictable outcomes, urging openness to discovery
In simple terms: An interview should be an investigation, not a known result
Approach interviews with curiosity and flexibility
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When to use this quote
- media training
- academic research
- documentary filmmaking
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance openness with responsibility?
- What safeguards ensure ethical interviews?
May lead to lack of preparation; could cause ethical issues