The social media platforms have taken over the distribution of news globally. They treat a lie the same way you would treat a fact.
Maria RessaRead
Let me go back to a fundamental thing we all used to agree on: information is power. That's why we became journalists in the first place.
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What this quote means
Information empowers individuals and societies, making journalism a crucial profession.
Maria Ressa's quote emphasizes the foundational belief that information is a vital source of power in society. As journalists, their role is to gather and disseminate knowledge, enabling the public to make informed decisions and hold power to account. This underscores the importance of truth and transparency in journalism as a means to foster a knowledgeable and empowered citizenry.
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InformationPowerJournalismTruthKnowledge
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In a speech about the importance of media integrity.
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