Almost Quote by Melvin Maddocks
“Journalists do not like to report on uncertainties. They would almost rather be wrong than ambiguous.”
About This Quote
Journalists often avoid uncertainty, preferring clear answers even if wrong.
In simple terms: Avoiding ambiguity can lead to errors.
Embrace uncertainty.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- News reporting
- scientific communication
- policy analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can journalists convey uncertainty responsibly?
- What are the costs of false certainty?
Readers may distrust ambiguous statements.