Quote by Carl Bernstein, In Guardian, (Lo
The greatest felony in the news business today is to be behind, or to miss a big story. So speed and quantity substitute for thoroughness and quality, for accuracy and context.
Summary
In today's news industry, the most significant offense is falling behind or failing to cover a major story. Consequently, the emphasis is often on being the fastest and producing a high volume of news, rather than focusing on delivering comprehensive and high-quality reporting. This leads to a trade-off where speed and quantity often take precedence over thoroughness, accuracy, and providing crucial context to the audience.