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Edward R. Murrow

The speed of communications is wondrous to behold. It is also true that speed can multiply the distribution of information that we know to be untrue.

Edward R. Murrow

Communication

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Edward R. Murrow is saying that while fast communication is impressive, it also allows false information to spread quickly.

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