Quote by David Edelstein, "Slate magazine
It's no mystery why many of us in the media can't get enough of the fabricators Jayson Blair and Stephen Glass, the latter of whom concocted more than a score of bogus feature stories for the New Republic (and who wrote for other magazines, including this one, once) in the mid-1990s. Anyone--journalist, student, academic--who has ever stared at a blank screen, their brains grinding emptiness, and thought, How can I fill this hole? knows that in those desperate moments before a deadline, almost anyone can do almost anything: make stuff up, plagiarize, scribble senseless half-truths.
Summary
This quote highlights the temptation and pressure faced by journalists when confronted with tight deadlines and creative blocks. It suggests that in moments of desperation, individuals may resort to unethical practices such as fabricating stories, plagiarizing, or distorting truths to meet their obligations. The quote acknowledges human fallibility and the dangerous gray areas journalists enter when pursuing sensational or engaging content. It serves as a reminder of the responsibility and integrity required in the field of journalism, regardless of the pressures faced.
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