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“It's not the day in which I grew up, long time ago, where we had three news networks. No cable, no social media, no internet. Where what you see is what you got. We had basically straight journalism. We don't have that anymore.” quote by Susan Rice — Download Open image

“It's not the day in which I grew up, long time ago, where we had three news networks. No cable, no social media, no internet. Where what you see is what you got. We had basically straight journalism. We don't have that anymore.”

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Washington Post, 2023

Notes the loss of straightforward journalism due to media fragmentation and digital overload.

In simple terms: Media fragmentation erodes clear reporting.

Key Takeaway

Seek reliable news sources.

Themes

media truth technology

Mood

concerned thoughtful

Type

analytical critical

When to use this quote

news consumption
media literacy
public discourse
policy making

Key Concepts

information overload digital age journalism integrity

Questions to Reflect On

What steps can you take to verify information?
How does media fragmentation affect democracy?

A Different Perspective

Overreliance on fragmented sources can mislead.

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