Rethinking the New Technology of Journalism: How Slowing Down Will Save the News - Softcover

Min, Seong Jae

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0271092491 ISBN 13: 9780271092492

Publisher: Pennsylvania State University Press, 2022

Synopsis

News organizations have always sought to deliver information faster and to larger audiences. But when clicks drive journalism, the result is often simplistic, sensational, and error-ridden reporting. In this book, Seong Jae Min argues in favor of “slow journalism,” a growing movement that aims to produce more considered, deliberate reporting that better serves the interests of democracy.

Min explores the role of technology in journalism from the printing press to artificial intelligence, documenting the hype and hope associated with each new breakthrough as well as the sometimes disappointing―and even damaging―unintended consequences. His analysis cuts through the discussion of clickbait headlines and social-media clout chasing to identify technological bells and whistles as the core problem with journalism today. At its heart, Min maintains, traditional shoe-leather reporting―knocking on doors, talking to people, careful observation and analysis―is still the best way for journalism to serve its civic purpose.

Thoughtful and engaging, Rethinking the New Technology of Journalism is a compelling call for news gathering to return to its roots. Reporters, those studying and teaching journalism, and avid consumers of the media will be interested in this book.

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About the Author

Seong Jae Min is Associate Professor of Communication Studies at Pace University. He is the author of As Democracy Goes, So Does Journalism: Evolution of Journalism in Liberal, Deliberative, and Participatory Democracy.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pennsylvania State University Press
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0271092491
• ISBN 13: 9780271092492
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 152