In an era of deepfakes, algorithmic bias, and 24-second attention spans, the question is no longer “Can we publish this?” but “Should we?” Patrick Lee Plaisance’s seminal work, Media Ethics: Key Principles for Responsible Practice , isn’t just a textbook—it is a moral compass for the chaotic digital age.
Unlike rule-based books (Kant) or math-based books (Utilitarianism), Plaisance leans into . He wants to cultivate the character of the media worker.
Plaisance argues that ethics is not a set of handcuffs but a set of . He moves beyond the old "journalist vs. PR" divide, offering a universal framework rooted in philosophy but applied to the real-world chaos of newsrooms, TikTok studios, and podcast booths.
He argues that a good person makes good media. No code can fix a corrupt soul.
Overall, "Media Ethics: Key Principles for Responsible Practice" is an excellent resource for students, professionals, and anyone interested in the complex and rapidly evolving world of media ethics. Plaisance's clear writing, comprehensive coverage, and real-world examples make the book an engaging and thought-provoking read.
Plaisance forces a brutal honesty check. Are you loyal to:
In an era of deepfakes, algorithmic bias, and 24-second attention spans, the question is no longer “Can we publish this?” but “Should we?” Patrick Lee Plaisance’s seminal work, Media Ethics: Key Principles for Responsible Practice , isn’t just a textbook—it is a moral compass for the chaotic digital age.
Unlike rule-based books (Kant) or math-based books (Utilitarianism), Plaisance leans into . He wants to cultivate the character of the media worker. In an era of deepfakes, algorithmic bias, and
Plaisance argues that ethics is not a set of handcuffs but a set of . He moves beyond the old "journalist vs. PR" divide, offering a universal framework rooted in philosophy but applied to the real-world chaos of newsrooms, TikTok studios, and podcast booths. Plaisance argues that ethics is not a set
He argues that a good person makes good media. No code can fix a corrupt soul. He argues that a good person makes good media
Overall, "Media Ethics: Key Principles for Responsible Practice" is an excellent resource for students, professionals, and anyone interested in the complex and rapidly evolving world of media ethics. Plaisance's clear writing, comprehensive coverage, and real-world examples make the book an engaging and thought-provoking read.
Plaisance forces a brutal honesty check. Are you loyal to: