Attitude Quote by Frank Bruni
“In terms of the rise of social media and the kind of discourse that it encourages, the kind of pointed attitude it encourages, in terms of the number of venues like our conversation here where reporters who are not technically opinion columnists are giving analysis that's invariably gonna edge into opinion. I think our journalism is getting much more almost European in terms of that, that ideal of objectivity exiting it.”
About This Quote
Source Opinion column: New York Times, 2023
Social media pushes journalism toward opinionated, less objective discourse, resembling European styles that blur fact and commentary.
In simple terms: Social media blurs journalism objectivity.
Key Takeaway
Maintain critical thinking and source verification.
Themes
media
journalism
objectivity
opinion
Mood
analytical
concerned
Type
media criticism
commentary
When to use this quote
- newsrooms
- social platforms
- public debates
Key Concepts
public sphere
information overload
Questions to Reflect On
- How can journalists balance objectivity with engagement?
- What role should readers play in discerning facts?
A Different Perspective
Audience may resist non‑objective reporting; bias persists.
