Athens Democracy Forum: Rethinking Journalism
Published On Oct 7, 2024, 9:54 PM
The article discusses a panel at the Athens Democracy Forum focusing on the current challenges faced by journalism, particularly its decline in public trust and the reluctance of individuals to pay for news. Experts on the panel express a mix of concern and optimism. Dr. Battinto L. Batts Jr. believes that journalism is crucial for healthy democracies and expresses hope for its future, particularly due to the engagement of young people in the field. Conversely, Persiana Aksentieva highlights the skepticism of younger generations towards media, attributing it to issues like fake news and misinformation, emphasizing the need for deeper understanding of these distrust issues.