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I believe that humanity and compassion can be among the most important tools that a journalist can have.
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The speaker presents humanity and compassion as essential qualities in journalism. “Humanity” suggests recognizing people as people, not merely as subjects or sources, while compassion means approaching their experiences with care. Calling these qualities “tools” places them alongside the practical skills a journalist uses, and says that reporting can be more responsible when it is guided by concern for others.
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