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“Thirdly, the ‘quality’ argument. I would argue that emotions and political perspective are an essential part of good journalism, not something to be eradicated, even if that were possible. Most people consume a mixed diet of more partisan, passionate and particular journalism alongside more balanced, objective and utilitarian content. Sometimes it comes from the same source. Claiming you have a secret recipe for ‘truth’ and ‘trust’ is, I feel, a delusional and potentially distracting mission.”——Global Journalism Reborn – What Difference Does It Make?