Should journalists stay away from social media?

Margaret Simons, a seasoned journalist and former director of the Centre for Advanced Journalism, dives into the pressing issues facing journalism in the age of social media. She discusses the ethical dilemmas of journalists balancing active engagement and impartiality, exploring how social media blurs lines between credibility and celebrity. Simons highlights the mental health implications for journalists and urges a reevaluation of practices as integrity is threatened by the pursuit of virality, calling for accountability amid this shifting landscape.