Articles Quote by Michel Gondry
“I think it's a problem when journalists have the title of their article before they do the interview, because it biases the way they conduct it.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing Media Ethics, 2022
Journalists pre‑naming stories can shape their questions and bias outcomes, undermining objectivity.
In simple terms: Pre‑set titles bias interviews.
Avoid titles before interviewing.
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When to use this quote
- news reporting
- press conferences
- documentary filming
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does a title influence your questions?
- Can you remain neutral after deciding a headline?
Bias can be mitigated by open‑ended inquiry and reflexivity.