OpenFORUM: »Pointing out problems – or providing constructive solutions? The role of journalism in times of crisis«
Public debate on participation and constructive journalism
News about crises, conflicts, and wars is currently omnipresent. However, reporting often focuses heavily on problems and descriptions of grievances, while context, background information, and possible solutions take a back seat. This leads some people to become tired of the news or even avoid it altogether.
What must journalism achieve today? Is it enough to describe grievances, or is there a need for journalism that offers guidance and perspectives: complaining, helping to shape things, or encouraging people? What contribution can local journalism make to participation, development, and coexistence in the city?
Together with Dr. Elisa Hofmann (Institute for Communication Studies), the city of Jena, and the Ernst Abbe Library, OpenFORUM Jena invites all interested citizens to a lower house debate that will actively involve the audience in discussing the limits of traditional journalism and the possibilities of constructive journalism. The interactive citizen dialogue will be moderated by RiffReporter journalists Alexander Mäder and Rainer Kurlemann.
Admission is free and no advance registration is required. There are plenty of seats available.
For more information, click here.
WHEN: January 27, 2025, 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Ernst-Abbe-Library; Engelplatz 2, Helene-Petrenz-Saal; 07743 Jena
