Back in the 19th Century, Mark Twain said "A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is still putting on its shoes". This quote is remarkably appropriate in this age of the Internet where, as something happens it can be on someone's computer halfway around the world in minutes or even seconds.
The problem arises not necessarily when an action is broadcast or reported on, but when it is broadcast or reported on with bias, prejudice or just out of context. Ironically, Twain also said "Get your facts first, then you can distort them as you please”, which sometime seems to be the way certain news organisations report certain issues.
Must add a few examples of this.
The problem arises not necessarily when an action is broadcast or reported on, but when it is broadcast or reported on with bias, prejudice or just out of context. Ironically, Twain also said "Get your facts first, then you can distort them as you please”, which sometime seems to be the way certain news organisations report certain issues.
Must add a few examples of this.
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