Maria Ressa Shares Experiences in Journalism and the Future of the Field
In a recent lecture at Duke University, journalist Maria Ressa spoke about her career in journalism, the impact of technology and social media, and her perspective on the future of the field. Ressa, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate and CEO of Filipino online news site Rappler, discussed the extensive corruption of former president Rodrigo Duterte and the challenges she faced in reporting on it. She also highlighted the role of social media and the internet in reshaping the media landscape and expressed concerns about the power and biases of major technology companies. Ressa emphasized the importance of journalism in fostering accountability, civic engagement, and addressing critical issues like the climate crisis.
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