Does an increased flow of information make journalism redundant? The question is almost too ridiculous to ask when it is put in that way. Yet, this is what some scholars think will happen (e.g. Bardoel 1996). It might of course be a provocative way for them to rally defense of journalism, and in that case it has succeeded.
   I will explain why journalism will not be any less needed in an age of increasing information density. I will also mention some difficulties in the development that have to be considered.

New information technology is said to threaten the traditional journalism, since it allows almost anyone to produce, seek and find information. My point is that this is essentially irrelevant. Journalism has other qualities that mere technological advances cannot make redundant.