Existing comment:
Speed of News:
"Historians will ... marvel at the power of instant communications to spread the truth, the news and courage across borders."
-- George W. Bush, 43rd US president, 2003
Speed has always been a primary concern in the gathering and telling of news. The substance of news has changed little over time. What has changed has been the speed at which news travels. Early telephones required an operator's assistance, rotary dial and touch-tone telephones allowed direct and ever faster connections. Modern cell phones gave reporters greater mobility. News travels as rapidly as technology allows. |