Whether it’s election results, political events, sporting successes, or environmental disasters, it has never been easier than it is today to stay up to date with world events anytime, anywhere. However, one downside is that constant exposure to current news can be tiring and overwhelming. Added to this is the growing scepticism regarding the credibility of the information that reaches us through so many different channels. It is not just since the advent of AI technologies that it has become increasingly important to check whether information that spreads rapidly is actually true and reliable – particularly on digital platforms. The increased use of disinformation for ideological purposes also carries the risk that news will lose its most important function: to inform people so that they can make well-informed and democratic decisions together about the shape of our society.
The exhibition “News” sheds light on the development of news from the perspective of both those who create it and those who receive it. It takes a look behind the scenes of the media and presents the work of agencies, correspondents, and editorial offices. A module has been created for the Hamburg venue in which journalists from Hamburg describe their day-to-day working lives, their personal motivations, as well as special moments and the challenges they face. The exhibition is accompanied by an extensive programme of events and numerous activities for school groups, other groups and families.
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