Definition of news by different authors

Here are definitions of news by different authors:

  1. Walter Lippmann (1922): "News is what a chap with a lot of inside dope is willing to print." (Source: "Public Opinion")
  2. Edward R. Murrow (1958): "News is what people want to keep hidden; everything else is just the news." (Source: "In Search of Light")
  3. Herman and Chomsky (1988): "News is what people agree to print." (Source: "Manufacturing Consent")
  4. Daniel C. Hallin (1986): "News is a process of selection and interpretation, not a simple reflection of reality." (Source: "The Uncensored War")
  5. Jay Rosen (2009): "News is what someone wants to keep covered up; and especially, what some people have set to keep covered up." (Source: "What are Journalists For?")
  6. Noam Chomsky (1997): "News is a filter, not a mirror. It's a selection of what's important, not a reflection of what's real." (Source: "Media Control")
  7. Umberto Eco (1994): "News is a way of saying 'I know something you don't know'." (Source: "Six Walks in the Fictional Woods")
  8. Marshall McLuhan (1964): "News is the medium through which we experience the world." (Source: "Understanding Media")
  9. John Dewey (1927): "News is a means of communication, not an end in itself. It is a way of sharing experiences and ideas." (Source: "The Public and Its Problems")
  10. Karl Popper (1945): "News is a way of testing our knowledge and our understanding of the world." (Source: "The Open Society and Its Enemies")

These definitions reflect different perspectives on what news is, how it is created, and what its purpose is. They highlight the complexities and challenges of defining news in a rapidly changing media landscape.