Finding The Truth
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…The Truth by
Terry Pratchett, that is. This fantasy novel has a wonderful way of
raising issues relevant to journalism (or weblogging). Things like, “How
did some guy, because he had access to a notebook and a printing
press, have all this power?” or “Who are you
answerable to when you are working on a newspaper?” and “What is
the truth and do you know
it when you see it?” (As a bonus, you find out why photojournalism
might be a risky career for a vampire… It’s a very funny book.)
Other bits: New England truth-seekers now have an accredited journalism-education program for the first time, at the University of Connecticut. Just in time — the status of journalists can use some help.
