Journalistic Tech Buzzwords

When the word 'blog' was added to Merriam- Webster's dictionary in 2004, it became it's 'Word of the Year'. In an article by The Guardian, words like 'v-log' have become permanent fixtures in such dictionaries. "More than 100 new words have gained entry into its Collegiate dictionary this year". It was also mentioned in the article that "a fifth of them (meaning the list of new words) related to technological innovation". This raises the thought that not only has technology progressed at a rapid rate but also at a speed that could eventually overtake and prove detrimental to not only the future of journalism but other industries as well.

It was discussed in class that the consumers of news play a bigger part in news than previously believed. In the past, the press was believed to have worked on the basis that news and the world revolves around it. However this has changed and the press now has to work on the basis that the audience is the "the centre of the universe". And the press is only a player within the whole press sphere. This stage has come about partly because of the advancements discussed in class.

I don't believe that technological advancements are the only reason for the situation journalists are facing but also as consumers, we desire news frequently, in concise amounts and immediately. However, it has to be realised that there is a toss-up for everything, an opportunity loss. With consumers pushing for a 'faster, cheaper, better' mentality, quality suffers in the process. This also affects the reputation and credibility of the news medium. Thus I would agree with the readings and Jimmy regarding moderating the amount of research done and readily trusting online sources. The internet has proved to be a useful source of research avenues in this day and age, however, not all the information online is accurate and could prove to be a journalist's downfall.