A study conducted in Sweden showed that we tend to be more sensitive to a tragedy when one of the victims tells the story. And when I say one, I mean just one. Two victims' accounts would be too much for us to pay attention, according to the study. As journalists, we can learn from this research. When it comes to telling stories about big catatrophes, one face is worth more than a million.
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Face Value
A study conducted in Sweden showed that we tend to be more sensitive to a tragedy when one of the victims tells the story. And when I say one, I mean just one. Two victims' accounts would be too much for us to pay attention, according to the study. As journalists, we can learn from this research. When it comes to telling stories about big catatrophes, one face is worth more than a million.
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