“Information is power.”
“Those who tell the stories rule society.”
“All communication must lead to change.”
“The authority of the speaker gives weight to his words.”
“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.”
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When we hear about journalism, our brain creates the image of bustling newsrooms, investigative reports and daily newspapers. Yet, centuries before the printing press was invented in Europe or modern journalism took shape, a sophisticated system for recording, organising and disseminating information had already developed in China.
In a parallel universe, Plato is opening Instagram for the first time. Endless selfies polished by filters, political arguments converted into insults and half truths spreading faster than facts and millions of people believed that popularity is equal to wisdom.
Long before the newsprint and the glowing screen of television and the endless scroll of social media feeds, citizens of ancient Rome gathered in public spaces to get the news update etched on stone and metal tablets.
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