Skip to content

Collapse Quote by George Packer

“What the Web has never figured out is how to pay for reporting, which, with the collapse of print newspapers, is in desperately short supply, and without which even the most prolific commenters will someday run out of things to say.” quote by George Packer
Download Open image
“What the Web has never figured out is how to pay for reporting, which, with the collapse of print newspapers, is in desperately short supply, and without which even the most prolific commenters will someday run out of things to say.”

George Packer

About This Quote

Source Article: The Atlantic, “The Future of News,” 2017

The web struggles to monetize journalism, leading to a shortage of quality reporting and a future where even active commenters run out of material.

In simple terms: Online media can’t pay for news, causing a content crisis.

Key Takeaway

Find sustainable funding for journalism.

Themes

media economics journalism digital culture

Mood

concerned critical

Type

analytical commentary

When to use this quote

  • newsrooms
  • online platforms
  • comment sections
  • media policy

Key Concepts

monetization information scarcity public discourse

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we fund journalism without compromising independence?
  • What incentives could encourage quality reporting?
A Different Perspective

Advertising alone may not sustain quality reporting.

4.6 out of 5 (9 ratings)

More by George Packer

Explore all 144 George Packer quotes

More Collapse quotes

Browse all 819 Collapse quotes