Many people raise the question of where we will get information as newspapers and other mainstream media fold. When newspapers finally cease to exist, we will still get news.

I can think of three good sources already.

(1) Media releases and other information provided by corporations, institutions, political parties and lobby groups. Of course, this will be biased, but no more so than the existing media. As it is, much 'journalism' consists of transcribing these sources anyway.

(2) Citizen reporting. With mobile phones becoming ubiquitous, capable of taking photos and even sending video streams in real time, it is increasingly likely that someone will be present at a breaking news event, recording it on the spot.

(3) Interested amateurs -- bloggers with a day job who are enthusiastic enough to pursue a story and analyse the details. We have quite a few good ones already.

I think that with the demise of the mainstream media, we will only get more and better news.

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1 Is that you animal? I stumbled in here via a google search for something entirely different but if it is you ..... hello It has been a long time no see, hope all is well in your world ... if it is not you then ignore everything I just said

Posted by: Ravi at January 20, 2009 05:23 PM (cObNT)

2 "

I’m glad the weaker candidate got the nomination — this makes John McCain’s task easier.

In the unlikely event that Obama actually wins the election, Americans will have a tough four years. But the upside is that he would be such a rotten President that the White House would stay in Republican hands for the next two decades afterwards.

"

lol

Posted by: Colin Powell at February 17, 2009 06:11 PM (esaQd)

3 Syill think it's funny, "Colin Powell"? Obama has displayed nothing but incompetence and laziness so far. In just a month he's lost most of his credibility.

We'll see how it goes. I wouldn't bet on a second term.

Posted by: Evil Pundit at February 18, 2009 10:00 AM (lYXvT)

4 It is true, most local and State papers are losing subscribers. Their internet revenues will never be enough to employ journalists, columnist, and editors. Either local and State papers will have to dramatically reduce their staff and lose in depth coverage, or start a lower subscription fee for internet papers.

Posted by: Kyle at April 19, 2009 08:06 PM (UMCYR)

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Yo, is this you, AnimalM?!

re: Point 3 and the well known theories of motivation.

*** Extrinsic Motivation (eg. MONEY!, a wage, free alcohol-soaked lunches from whatever lobbyist is pissing in your pocket this week, etc.)

*** Intrinsic Motivation (eg. satisfaction of doing a job and doing it well.)

I always laugh when I hear wailing and gnashing of teeth "But who will do the journalism if it's free?! Won't somebody think of the journalists!"

Don't underestimate the power of intrinsic motivation. Just look at the plethora of "IT help desk" forums and the outstanding free advice one can get from complete strangers.

Posted by: Uncanny Hengeman at November 04, 2009 03:10 AM (NzZon)

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ps: Email me, sizzlechest.

 

Posted by: Uncanny Hengeman at November 04, 2009 03:42 AM (NzZon)

7 the 3 sources u have discussed looks cool to me , and definitely things will move on from bloggers. website promotions

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