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“Journalists play God when they decide for their readers when to hide information from them. Frequently, those choices are unavoidable.” quote by Parker Conrad
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“Journalists play God when they decide for their readers when to hide information from them. Frequently, those choices are unavoidable.”

Parker Conrad

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.

Key Takeaway

Balance transparency with responsibility.

Themes

media ethics information control responsibility trust

Mood

thoughtful cautious

Type

ethical strategic

When to use this quote

  • newsrooms
  • government briefings
  • corporate communications
  • emergency alerts

Key Concepts

gatekeeping public interest legal limits dangerous content

Questions to Reflect On

  • When should information be withheld?
  • Who decides what is essential?
A Different Perspective

Hiding info can erode trust if overused.

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