Books Quote by Parker Conrad
“Journalists play God when they decide for their readers when to hide information from them. Frequently, those choices are unavoidable.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: TechCrunch Disrupt, 2017
Editors control information, shaping public perception, yet sometimes must hide facts for safety or legal reasons.
In simple terms: Journalists decide what to reveal, balancing duty and constraints.
Balance transparency with responsibility.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- newsrooms
- government briefings
- corporate communications
- emergency alerts
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When should information be withheld?
- Who decides what is essential?
Hiding info can erode trust if overused.