Journalism in the Digital Age

The video discusses the challenges faced by younger generations, particularly in journalism. It highlights the ongoing existential crisis in the field, exacerbated by the advent of the internet, which has transformed journalism as a delivery system. The internet has also led to changes in the economic model for journalists and the effacement of geographical borders, making journalism more national and international.

Why is learning history important according to the speaker?

• To become a historian

• To avoid being ahistorical

• To memorize dates and events

• To learn about ancient cultures

What was the state of journalism when the speaker entered the field?

• It was transitioning to digital

• It was becoming obsolete

• It was facing an existential crisis

• It was thriving and expanding

What is considered the most important delivery system for journalism since television?

• Radio

• Magazines

• Newspapers

• The Internet

How has the internet affected journalism according to the speaker?

• It has made journalism more local

• It has reduced the number of journalists

• It has become a major part of journalism education and practice

• It has eliminated traditional journalism

What is one challenge faced by journalism schools due to the internet?

• Decreased interest in journalism

• Lack of students

• Outdated curriculum

• Integrating internet-based journalism into education

What is one of the changes in the economic model for journalists?

• A stable and predictable income

• A shift towards freelance work

• Increased salaries for all journalists

• More government funding

What does the effacement of borders in journalism refer to?

• Journalism focusing only on national issues

• Journalism ignoring international news

• Journalism becoming more local

• Journalism becoming more national and international

How has American journalism changed according to the speaker?

• It has focused only on print media

• It has stopped using the internet

• It has become more national and international

• It has become more local