CHARBONNEAU – The coronavirus pandemic is a fact, but it’s also news

Posted on March 27, 2020 in Charbonneau, Local Voices, Page One // 0 Comments

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THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC IS A FACT. It is also news.

The difference between facts and “the news” is that facts don’t always become news, not because those facts aren’t consequential but because the news is by its very nature entertaining.

We demand a steady feed of novelty and stimulation from the news.

There are facts that are significant but not necessarily reported. For example, look at all the news that was reported before COVID-19 replaced it. Where did it go?

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David Charbonneau is a retired TRU electronics instructor who hosts a blog at http://www.eyeviewkamloops.wordpress.com.

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