misplaced childhood

my favorite film of 2026 so far…

watching the Prime Video ABA documentary Soul Power reminded me that while Jordan might be the GOAT, Dr. J reinvented the game !

I learned, from veteran colleagues, what I consider to be the two principles of journalism. The first is that objectivity is not the same as neutrality. If there is an aggressor and a victim, a liar and an honest person, a corrupt individual and an honourable one, then your task is to describe all that clearly and forcefully. I’m sick of those who believe that being a journalist means reporting both sides’ versions, without filters, without challenging their veracity, especially – and this is worse and all too common – when you know that one side isn’t telling the truth.

The second principle is that to be a good journalist, it’s vital that you’re a good person.

I always add a third. Journalism is not just another profession. Society’s right to be well informed rests on our work. Freedom, equality and democracy depend on our work – albeit not exclusively. So there are no excuses for lying or concealing information. If we do, we should be held professionally, and even criminally, responsible.