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“[W]hat suffers in the atmosphere of immediacy is analysis. What suffers in this search for speed is depth. The media in the wealthy world are becoming increasingly simplistic, superficial, and celebrity-focused.”

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Laurie Garrett
Laurie Garrett

Laurie Garrett is a distinguished American journalist and author, born in 1951. She has made significant contributions to the field of public health reporting, focusing on the intersection of science, politics, and disease. Garrett has covered major health crises, including the HIV/AIDS epidemic and the SARS outbreak, and has been recognized for her insightful and in-depth reporting. more

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