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.”
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.
Find sustainable funding for journalism.
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When to use this quote
- newsrooms
- online platforms
- comment sections
- media policy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we fund journalism without compromising independence?
- What incentives could encourage quality reporting?
Advertising alone may not sustain quality reporting.