Here’s J-101 crash course to bring everyone up to speed: Journalists owe the public a depiction of reality that is defined by a discipline of verification. Since it is impossible to wholly erase the bias of any individual perception, we must use an objectivity of method (basically, the gathering and presentation of facts). Overcorrecting for perceived bias in an attempt to achieve personal objectivity is simply another form of distortion.That’s essentially what went wrong at theTimes. would be too difficult and expensive to protect foreverPhoto by Anna Fort “We didn’t realize how quickly it was going to happen.” It’s hard to see past the paranoia of ideological agendas. As we continue to simultaneously confront and rely on journalism, it may be helpful to remember this: The media isn’t a frappucino-inhaling cabal of liberal conspirators, but it is made up of people. And sometimes people make mistakes.Things to Read: