HG Wellsprophesied of a “ fresh ordination ” where newspaper would be “ bushed ” and or else we ’d “ knell up N.E.W.S. on our telephone set ” and “ listen in to a summary of what has happened in the last 2 - 3 60 minutes . ” How correctly he was .
Well , half - right . Instead of ringing up the news program channel on our phones , we browse or access tidings by apps . His 1943 actor’s line , in front of the British Association Conference , is well deserving a listen , even at almost 10 minutes in duration . Chuckling through his word when diss the state of journalism ( it ’s “ harlotry , ” he claim ) , it ’s obvious Wells cognize he ’s being contrary and far - reach . If only he were around today … [ BBC — ThanksGary ! ]
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