Journalism Quote by Fareed Zakaria
““In the world of journalism, the personal Web site ("blog") was hailed as the killer of the traditional media. In fact it has become hailed as the killer of the traditional media. In fact it has become something quite different. Far from replacing newspapers and magazines, the best blogs-and the best are very clever- have become guides to them, pointing to unusual sources and commenting on familiar ones. They have become mediators for the informed public.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Fareed Zakaria, The World According to Fareed Zakaria, 2010
Blogs have evolved from threatening traditional media to becoming complementary guides that highlight and comment on it.
In simple terms: Blogs now act as mediators, not killers, of traditional media.
Key Takeaway
Use blogs to enhance understanding of mainstream sources.
Themes
media
technology
communication
Mood
analytical
optimistic
Type
observational
insightful
When to use this quote
- news consumption
- media literacy
- content creation
Key Concepts
digital mediation
information curation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can blogs maintain authority while guiding readers?
- What role should traditional media play alongside blogs?
A Different Perspective
Blogs may still struggle for credibility compared to established outlets.
