Journalism Quote by Malorie Blackman
“The news lies all the time. They tell us what they think we would want to hear.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Noughts and Crosses (author interview)
The news often tells us what we want to hear, not what is true.
In simple terms: News tailors messages to desires.
Key Takeaway
Question media narratives.
Themes
media
truth
manipulation
Mood
skeptical
critical
Type
political
informational
When to use this quote
- political discourse
- social media
- public opinion
Key Concepts
propaganda
information bias
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify news credibility?
- What influences your media preferences?
A Different Perspective
Media can also inform accurately.
