Walter Lippmann

Walter Lippmann

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Walter Lippmann (1889-1974) was an influential American journalist, political commentator, and author, renowned for his pioneering work in journalism and political philosophy. He is best known for coining the term 'stereotype' in its modern sense and for his critical writings on public opinion and democracy. Lippmann served as a columnist for the New York Herald Tribune and wrote several important books, including 'Public Opinion' and 'The Phantom Public,' where he explored the complexities of media influence and the role of the informed citizen in a democratic society. His insights into the interplay between media, politics, and public perception have left a lasting legacy in the fields of journalism and political science.

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Walter Lippmann was the most influential US journalist of the 20th century and personally knew all presidents.

Plädoyer für die «betreute Demokratie»
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-03-07
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Walter Lippmann observed that the media influences public thought, which is highlighted in the context of the Watergate scandal.

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La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2025-11-17
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Walter Lippmann warned that not all issues can be left to public debate.

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Adevărul·RomaniaRomania· 2025-09-09
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Walter Lippmann warned that public opinion is rarely the result of authentic information.

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Adevărul·RomaniaRomania· 2025-08-07
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Walter Lippmann argued in his book Public Opinion that it is unrealistic to expect people to form sound public opinions on government.

Should we ban opinion polls? | Politics
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-20
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Political journalist Walter Lippmann wrote about the cultural impact of American films in Europe.

Ban this foreign filth! Can cinema really threaten national security? | Film
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-09
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Walter Lippmann wrote about the authority of photographs over imagination in 1922.

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O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2025-04-18
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