"Everybody works according to their own self interests."
Not true. Maybe their "perceived" self-interests. People work and vote to their ruin routinely.
I disagree with a lot of this. I worked in newspapers for 30 years. I ran a daily newspaper. I have never been in the habit of watching TV news. I prefer newspapers and today I tend to read and most trust the online news written by legacy newspapers.
Respectfully, what's your background? I don't think it's in news.
Thank you for sharing your perspective, Michelle. I have great respect for your 30 years of experience in newspapers—it’s clear you’ve had a front-row seat to the industry and its complexities. I agree that people often act against their best interests, sometimes without realizing it. That said, I believe self-interest—whether real or perceived—still plays a significant role in decision-making.
To get as close as possible to a well-rounded understanding of the world, I think it’s essential to read multiple newspapers (at least two or more) on the same subject. This approach helps provide a broader perspective and minimizes the influence of any single outlet’s bias.
As for my background, you're right—it's not in news. My perspective is shaped by observing patterns in human behavior and media consumption. That said, I really value learning from those with firsthand experience, like yourself. I'd love to hear more about your take on how newspapers navigate bias today.
"Everybody works according to their own self interests."
Not true. Maybe their "perceived" self-interests. People work and vote to their ruin routinely.
I disagree with a lot of this. I worked in newspapers for 30 years. I ran a daily newspaper. I have never been in the habit of watching TV news. I prefer newspapers and today I tend to read and most trust the online news written by legacy newspapers.
Respectfully, what's your background? I don't think it's in news.
Thank you for sharing your perspective, Michelle. I have great respect for your 30 years of experience in newspapers—it’s clear you’ve had a front-row seat to the industry and its complexities. I agree that people often act against their best interests, sometimes without realizing it. That said, I believe self-interest—whether real or perceived—still plays a significant role in decision-making.
To get as close as possible to a well-rounded understanding of the world, I think it’s essential to read multiple newspapers (at least two or more) on the same subject. This approach helps provide a broader perspective and minimizes the influence of any single outlet’s bias.
As for my background, you're right—it's not in news. My perspective is shaped by observing patterns in human behavior and media consumption. That said, I really value learning from those with firsthand experience, like yourself. I'd love to hear more about your take on how newspapers navigate bias today.