Always Quote by Stephen Kinzer
“At the end of the day, there is still one function of journalism that cannot be computerized, and that is reporters. You're always going to need reporters.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on journalism future, 2020
Human reporters provide judgment, empathy, and narrative that machines cannot replicate.
In simple terms: Reporters add human insight.
Value human storytelling in news.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- newsrooms
- media analysis
- public discourse
- education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can journalists leverage AI without losing their voice?
- What aspects of reporting are inherently human?
Automation can handle data but not nuanced context.