Discover Wolf Dietrich Schneider’s sharp quote on media panic and humanity's real challenges.
“Swine flu was the first epidemic that was not spread by viruses, but by journalists. It quickly became clear that it was far less dangerous than our old winter flu - that most people were therefore unsuspecting and stupidly participating in the scaremongering by the pharmaceutical industry. Even the most responsible journalists usually lack a sense of proportion. We should keep this in mind: The great killers of humanity are hunger, malaria, AIDS, contaminated drinking water and road traffic.”
Wolf Dietrich Schneider
Wolf Dietrich Schneider was a German journalist, non-fiction author, and language critic.
This quote reminds us of the importance of critical media literacy and not losing sight of the real challenges humanity faces.
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Literature on mass media
Wolf Dietrich Schneider (1922–2013) was a renowned German journalist, non-fiction author, and language critic, known for his insightful commentary on media and language. He made significant contributions to language and media criticism in Germany.
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