The Ethics of Journalism in the 21st Century - Videos

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March 2009

Leaders from the fields of journalism, ethics and new media convened at the National Press Club. The goal: to explore how public-service journalism can be viable, relevant and accountable in an age of disruptive technology.

 

Who do we think we are?

Who, What, When, Where, How?

Citizen journalism is changing the fundamentals of our profession. What do we do now? What is the future of journalism?

 

Journalism 2.0

Scoops and Scalps

What can we do now that we couldn't do before?         

The race to be first matters the least.

 

 

Now Everyone's a Stringer

Reading the Creed

How will the future journalists sustain themselves - economically, ethically, and just having a life? How we define our profession.

 

Shared Values

The Heart of the Matter

Honesty. Responsibility. Repect. Fairness. Compassion. What's missing from the creed that needs to be there?

 

The Black Box Versus the Open Book

Fair is Fair

Journalists can share knowledge as well as news. Journalism really is inherently biased.

 

Come Together

The Truth and Nothing but the Truth

Honest conversation is the new truth telling What is the purpose of journalism?

 

Cracking the Creed

Real Citizen Journalism

Debating a new ethics. The public good is paramount.

 

Networked News

The Big Dig

The new creed is a discussion, not a document. Superb journalism deserves recognition - regardless of who publishes it.

Closing Thoughts

Where do we go from here?

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