Twitter on Objectivity. Does it matter?
By Oba Cantine
I agree with aspects of this statement, particularly with the idea that “Facts matter.” Mainly because its true that facts matter, otherwise journalism would be in worst shape than it is now, but objectivity helps to put the facts into perspective. So that reporters and viewers are able to think about everything in a more roundabout way.
While other Twitter users feel that journalism, in general, has taken a complete nosedive as of late. Betraying the long-standing idea of it being the Golden standard, which is a statement that I agree with. Most news outlets today present fractions of factual information in order to support their own narratives or agendas, swapping out objectivity with bias and opinions.
The exchange between the two users in the thread both make agreeable points, that seem to prove each others posts. They both solidify that ideas expressed in the previous two posts.
I one hundred percent agree with this definition of objectivity. Growing up, when ever I thought of what objectivity meant to journalism, I always relate it to using what you know and your own inferences to create connections.
Although I disagree with the idea that journalism is dead, I do subscribe to the thought that Journalism as we knew it is evolving. Aside from outrage and mass hysteria, journalism is evolving in order to better navigate the digital landscape. As for the biased that is a mainstay in the most objective of journalists, everyone has their own views and opinions especially when it comes to politics.
