TED Talks Daily War journalism should be rooted in empathy — not violence | Bel Trew
Jul 26, 2024
Bel Trew, a passionate conflict journalist, calls for a radical shift in war reporting towards empathy and compassion. She argues that traditional narratives often overlook the profound human cost of conflict. Through poignant stories, like that of a grieving Israeli man and a young Ukrainian boy, she highlights the need for personal narratives over sensational imagery. Trew advocates for reporting that fosters understanding and healing, urging journalists to depict the realities faced by those affected by war, rather than just the violence.
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Divisions in Perceptions of Reality
- People's experiences of major world news events differ drastically, creating alternate realities.
- As a journalist, Bel Trew aims to bridge these divides by speaking to all sides.
The Body in the Woods Documentary
- Bel Trew's documentary about a Ukrainian boy searching for his mother's body after the Russian withdrawal from Kyiv focused on the human impact of war.
- The film highlighted the devastation of war through civilian experiences, not frontline combat footage.
The Rise of 24-Hour News and its Impact on War Reporting
- The 24-hour news cycle, born during wartime, often prioritizes frontline violence.
- This focus can overshadow the devastating impact on civilians and may contribute to the fetishization of violence.
