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Re: Two tiny notes about two sorts of power
I don't doubt for a minute that when the NY Times adds a weblog that it will change the publication forever. All of a sudden the reader will be able to choose his or her path through the data, not just the path that the reporter and editors chose. At first they'll still print "stories" -- but after a while the news will turn into a stream of perspectives, not just from professional reporters, but the people they quote. And eventually they will realize that they don't need the professional reporters, they aren't doing anything. This is the optimistic vision for the Times. Otherwise I win my bet with Martin. That's the end. I'd prefer to read Paul Krugman on his weblog, alongside all the other <s>columnists</s> bloggers. There are responses to this message:
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