Professor Campbell spoke on Thursday about a "Philosophical Model for Practicing Journalism." There were many issues adressed but here are some of the point I thought were best:
"I defie the Pope and all his lawes. If God spare my life, ere many yeares I wyl cause a boy that driveth the plough to know more of the Scripture, than he doust." - William Tyndale
In Professor Campbell's lecture, he made the connection between this quote and Joseph Smith. Thought provoking don't you think?
"To those who say people wouldn't look; they wouldn't be interested; they're too complacent, indifferent, and insulated, I can only reply: There is, in one reporter's opinion, considerable evidence against that contention. But even if they are right, what have they got to lose? Because if they are right, and this instrument is good for nothing but to entertain, amuse and insulate, then the tube is flickering now and we will soon see that the whole struggle is lost. This instrument can teach, it can illuminate; yes, and it can even inspire. But it can do so only to the extent that humans are determined to use it to those ends. Otherwise it is merely wires and lights in a box." - Good Night and Good Luck, 2005
This clip was played during the chapter of Campbell's lecture about journalism needing to be constructive. Campbell talked about the importance of journalists being involved in world affairs. This quote refers back to the role of television, and the importance of putting world events and politics on the air.
Though Professor Campbell was pressed for time when he reached the portion of his lecture labeled "Courage," I find the stories that he shared here to be bone chilling. He began by stating that one of the roles of a journalist is give a "voice to the voiceless." This was the original idea for the muckrakers. Out of the many famous yellow journalists who Campbell mentioned, my favorite is Nellie Bly. Bly took the idea of giving a "voice to the voiceless" to Bellevue Mental Hospital, where she disguised herself as mentally unstable and was admitted into the institution. During her stay, Bly uncovered the abusive conditions and, after escaping, was able to tell her story through journalism.
Ultimately, Campbells lecture uncovered a remarkable history behind journalis and its ties with religion, it gave examples of moral journalism, and it inspired me, as a journalist, to learn more about the ethics behind good journalism.
"I defie the Pope and all his lawes. If God spare my life, ere many yeares I wyl cause a boy that driveth the plough to know more of the Scripture, than he doust." - William Tyndale
In Professor Campbell's lecture, he made the connection between this quote and Joseph Smith. Thought provoking don't you think?
"To those who say people wouldn't look; they wouldn't be interested; they're too complacent, indifferent, and insulated, I can only reply: There is, in one reporter's opinion, considerable evidence against that contention. But even if they are right, what have they got to lose? Because if they are right, and this instrument is good for nothing but to entertain, amuse and insulate, then the tube is flickering now and we will soon see that the whole struggle is lost. This instrument can teach, it can illuminate; yes, and it can even inspire. But it can do so only to the extent that humans are determined to use it to those ends. Otherwise it is merely wires and lights in a box." - Good Night and Good Luck, 2005
This clip was played during the chapter of Campbell's lecture about journalism needing to be constructive. Campbell talked about the importance of journalists being involved in world affairs. This quote refers back to the role of television, and the importance of putting world events and politics on the air.
Though Professor Campbell was pressed for time when he reached the portion of his lecture labeled "Courage," I find the stories that he shared here to be bone chilling. He began by stating that one of the roles of a journalist is give a "voice to the voiceless." This was the original idea for the muckrakers. Out of the many famous yellow journalists who Campbell mentioned, my favorite is Nellie Bly. Bly took the idea of giving a "voice to the voiceless" to Bellevue Mental Hospital, where she disguised herself as mentally unstable and was admitted into the institution. During her stay, Bly uncovered the abusive conditions and, after escaping, was able to tell her story through journalism.
Ultimately, Campbells lecture uncovered a remarkable history behind journalis and its ties with religion, it gave examples of moral journalism, and it inspired me, as a journalist, to learn more about the ethics behind good journalism.
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