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Great article in today's LA Times

In a speech delivered by Tony Blair to Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, he comments candidly on sensationalism in the media.

The business of media has created a market for consolidation and 24-hour entertainment. With fewer folks at the helm, fewer viewpoints are represented in general...and, certainly, within the span of a single property. Mainstream media is losing the authentic "debate and dialog" nature that serves the public interest. When Paris Hilton makes more headlines than Darfur or our dwindling civil rights, it's time to step back and re-evaluate.

A friend of mine often says (about something different) that "the solution to pollution is dilution". I can't help but think this applies to our media plight as well.

In contrast to the traditional media, the Internet is still "of the people, by the people, for the people"...for as long as Net Neutrality exists. Bottom-up media (or "participatory media", "citizen journalism") offers many different voices on the same issue. The challenge now, is to make this model sustainable.