Handheld Technology
The accessibility of information that technology provides through tiny pieces of equipment is incredible, and is all ready changing the world of journalism. This technology is a great benefit to the common user, they can find and send information instantly out of the palm of their hand. This technology can also be very useful for a journalist. A journalist can use this technology in several ways; collecting information, keeping track of items, using e-mail, finishing stories, etc. But this technology also creates cons for the field of journalism. This technology is available for anyone to own, which is beginning to cut down on many jobs in journalism. Applications such as Twitter have begun to cut out the middle man. Meaning that anybody can post how they feel or what's going on, including celebrities. It seems the more and more technology evolves, the less need there is for journalists, or at least reporters. So in conclusion, innovative technology helps journalists, but also hurts the overall field of journalism.
No comments:
Post a Comment