by Dr. Assan Jallow. The Gambia currently does not exemplify journalism, nor does it accurately present it. Instead, it features a far more toxic variant, which I describe as ‘catharsis porn’: an eruption of anger, arrogance, and emotional displays that are misconstrued as news. This media culture is sustained not […]
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Towards an Ethical Framework for Discussion
“The goal of discussion should not be victory, but improvement.” – Joseph Joubert Alagi Yorro Jallow. Fatoumatta: Debating in our country is challenging. The Gambian lack a culture of adversarial debate and scientific critique. They often miss a critical perspective, preferring self-praise or mutual admiration over engaging in serious and […]
