TED: How the Panama Papers journalists broke the biggest leak in history | Gerard Ryle

The Panama Papers leak involved 11.5 million documents from Mossack Fonseca, revealing offshore accounts of the rich and powerful. Journalists faced the challenge of making sense of this vast data. The Süddeutsche Zeitung and the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists collaborated with over 350 reporters globally, using technology to manage and analyze the data. This effort led to significant political consequences, including resignations and arrests. The project demonstrated the potential of collaborative journalism and technology to bring unprecedented transparency and impact.

Who is John Doe and what did he manage to do?

What was the main challenge faced by journalists regarding the 11.5 million documents?

What motivated John Doe to share the documents with journalists?

How did the Süddeutsche Zeitung approach the challenge of handling the vast amount of information?

What role did technology play in the investigation of the Panama Papers?

What was the significance of the collaboration among journalists from different countries?

How did the journalists ensure the secrecy of their investigation?

What were some of the key findings that emerged from the Panama Papers?

What was the public reaction to the publication of the Panama Papers?

What were the consequences of the Panama Papers publication for world leaders?