Outgoing Prime Minister Blair makes some great points in this short article. With always-on media services and mediums, cultural and political acts come under much more constant surveillance. Where does journalistic integrity lie in the face of competition?
Moreover, I’ve been quite disappointed with the lack of variety in news services. Reuters, AP, and even al-Jazeera consistently run the exact same story and images across the wire. Isn’t competition supposed to foster innovation and excellence? Also, these corporations have come to dominate international news since the barriers to entry (a worldwide news service) are so high.
That’s why I believe in diverse and situated expression. This blog for example. Or LiveLeak. And then sometimes you just have to get your media funnies.
