How to restore trust in Journalism | Ann Curry | TEDxPortland

Journalism is a noble calling and the credibility of the profession is at stake. Today, there is weaponization of information and it is dividing us. Ann Curry passionately shares how people are yearning for journalism they can trust. Her Talk powerfully explains that truth leads to trust, which leads to understanding, understanding leads to humanity and humanity can unite us all.
A world-renowned journalist and television personality, Ann graduated from the University of Oregon’s School of Journalism, started her career in Ashland (and then Portland!), then quickly rose to global prominence. Most recognized for her high-profile interviews, as well as in-depth coverage of natural disasters and human suffering in active war zones, Ann’s reporting is testament to the power of journalism and its ability to connect us all.
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[@steveneberlein9877]

As a speaker at the event, I just wish to comment on what I saw of Ann Curry as a person: total class act. She could have big-timed us - arriving 30 minutes before her Talk and leaving immediately after. Instead, she not only spent hours in the green room with us regular folks, but she was actually present - actively introducing herself knowing that some might be timid to approach, playing with our little kids, encouraging us through our nerves. I saw a lot of kindness and decency in her. I came away a fan.

[@canyonadvisors6449]

Great woman. My wife and I shared a flight back with she and her family from PHX to NYC a few years ago. She and my wife talked the entire time. We didn't even realize who she was until we were at our hotel the next night and saw her. Surreal moment. Totally genuine.

[@dianewiegel7136]

truth and credibility, yes for the greater public good

[@bjhale542]

Ann I believe in you. I trusted your perspectives over the years and your own journalistic endeavors because they were genuine from what I read as your best efforts. I always felt like the way you asked your questions was from a place of curious understanding and empathetic in nature. You never came across to me as naïve or pressing an agenda. It always seemed to come from the quest for understanding. You have great Value. Today things are Fubar indeed.

[@righthandoftyr947]

I wish her luck in her campaign to bring ethics back to journalism. Though I'm skeptical as to whether or not enough people in the journalism business are ready to hear it yet. I think journalism likely has some more dying to do before it will be ready to be reborn from the ashes.

[@kylehennessey4591]

This needs to go viral!

[@marshal4623]

Best TED Talk I have ever watched.

[@mayalaluna4005]

dear Ms.Ann Curry, i am so lucky to watched your talk, and it helped me so much to calm down a crisis, it is just so very difficult to have this kind of class and manner and dignity while facing adversary...... but there are people are these way, thank you so much for this confirmation.....

[@FirstBurns]

The bg problem is the lack of research most journalists do. They see one thing happens, get all their information from one website, rewrite the sentences a little and then publish it. There's no research done by them in any way and different websites en newspapers all cover the exact same basic information. Most journalist don't seem to have any knowledge on the things they write about for instance, some doctors made some progress in cancer research and the headlines are "Cure for cancer found". It's just one example but you get the point. Modern journalism is based on the amount of clicks they get and the quality is going down fast.

[@msdouglay3]

I made in journalism in computer a few times. News is important and trust TRUTH !!!

[@stormypast1984]

I miss this classy lady every morning but I would be happy to take her any afternoon or evening I wonder if she would ever come back love and hugs to her I bet she is happy for morning sleep again our loss is her gain we need access to her a youtube page or something my best wishes to you ann curry thank you for your service as an unarmed soldier of journalism preserving our democracy we need you now more than ever

[@neilsunnell3771]

Honest she is. Stand tall.

[@jc6594]

Happy 65th Birthday Ann Curry

[@bluedancelilly]

I found myself in the audience at 3:54. And Anne, I'd vote for you for president too!

[@alayla3281]

Stop giving awards to those who cheat.

[@joshntn37111]

Lol wut?

[@code-52]

I may have found my new Cokie. 😇

[@tadesseyifru5147]

but ann where do you put those who sell themselves for the sake of money. the main line journalists has to sit and listen to you. as for me lost hope on journalism. because it kills my country intense desire to develop. anyways I have a heart felt appreciation for you and trustful life you are showing. thanks.

[@TheRealBlackula]

Ann is still FINE!

[@neilsunnell3771]

Keep giving awards to honesty. Go ducks..

[@mrraven9790]

She likes it

[@noe2832]

big dedi à ginoux

[@blinddog58]

Ann Curry with a talk on truth? The inmates are truly running the crazy house.

[@tsjoencinema]

Journalism is dead.

[@pauljacksonfxsta]

Journalism is boring.

[@jesseparedes4506]

Still not convinced. She is also part of the problem.

[@nataliechadwick750]

Ann Curry lost her credibility when she was slobbering all over Brad Pitt and touching him ....he was clearly uncomfortable.

[@tweety1152]

She is the best