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Book SynopsisNews organizations have always sought to deliver information faster and to larger audiences. But when clicks drive journalism, the result is often simplistic, sensational, and error-ridden reporting. In this book, Seong Jae Min argues in favor of slow journalism, a growing movement that aims to produce more considered, deliberate reporting that better serves the interests of democracy. Min explores the role of technology in journalism from the printing press to artificial intelligence, documenting the hype and hope associated with each new breakthrough as well as the sometimes disappointingand even damagingunintended consequences. His analysis cuts through the discussion of clickbait headlines and social-media clout chasing to identify technological bells and whistles as the core problem with journalism today. At its heart, Min maintains, traditional shoe-leather reportingknocking on doors, talking to people, careful observation and analysisis still the best way for journalism to ser
Trade Review“A highly readable journey through a history of technological innovations and journalism that argues against investing in the “new” for its own sake. A fascinating development in the scholarship around slow journalism.”
—Megan Le Masurier,editor of Slow Journalism
“This well-researched plea for deliberately reflective journalism practice is bound to inspire debate and productive follow-up inquiry.”
—R. Pagano Choice
