UNESCO is the lead UN Agency for promoting freedom of expression and safety of journalists as part of its mandate to “promote the free flow of ideas by word and image”.
The Paradox of Connection
Book
published in 2022
Looking at ways in which digital journalists are seeking to disconnect from the always-on mentality. The book (and associated commentary) considers the concept of “disconnection” as a way to understand practices of contemporary digital journalism while advocating for consideration of disconnection as a necessary component of sustainable journalism.
Main Findings
This commentary considers the concept of “disconnection” as a way to understand practices of contemporary digital journalism while advocating for consideration of disconnection as a necessary component of sustainable journalism.Policy recommendations/implications
This commentary considers the concept of “disconnection” as a way to understand practices of contemporary digital journalism while advocating for consideration of disconnection as a necessary component of sustainable journalism.- Research focuses:
- Physical, Psychological, Digital
- Methods used in research:
- Surveys, Interviews, Qualitative content analysis, Ethnography
- Countries of research focus:
- United States, Canada, South Africa, Global