Only votes talk, everything else walks.
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Journalism is not a precise science, it's a crude art
Interpretation
What this quote means
Journalism combines creativity and interpretation, not just factual reporting.
In this quote, Dan Rather emphasizes that journalism, while based on factual information, requires an artistic approach to convey complex stories and emotions effectively. Unlike the exactness of science, journalism involves subjective judgment, creativity, and interpretation to resonate with audiences, making it more of an art form than a precise discipline.
Themes
JournalismArtCreativityInterpretationStorytelling
In practice
Example use cases
In a class on media studies, this quote can be used to illustrate the creative aspects of journalism.
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