Segment 1 A discussion about how the Internet has made news much more immediate. Also features a video showing how the Internet has pervaded every aspect of the news business.
Segment 2 A discussion about the growing decentralization of the media. Also includes a video of a grassroots media organization in Minnesota.
Segment 3 Discussion about the vast proliferation of news sources, and the difficulties in determining which ones can be relied on for accuracy.
Segment 4 Discussion about the relationship between the journalist and his audience, and how journalists in the future will have to communicate with their viewers.
FUTURE TALK #4 The Future of Journalism
A discussion about the future of journalism in light of the new electronic communications. Many of the old models are journalism are becoming obsolete, and new models are being developed. David Nordfors, director of the Center for Innovation Journalism at Stanford University, and Tony Deifell, director of Q Media Labs and author of “The Big Thaw”, share their insights as to where we are headed. Martin Wasserman hosts. CLICK ON AN IMAGE BELOW TO SEE THE VIDEO SEGMENT.