The Future of Journalism is 'Decoding' Mystery


	The Future of Journalism is 'Decoding' Mystery

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3-27-2009 3:58 AM

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Mystery solving is the future of journalism that has grown out of the puzzle solving of the past. The 'transparency movement' will deluge us with information; it's our job to see the trees for the forest.

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