The latest crisis to engulf the BBC and the polarised reactions to it, reveals two truths that sit uneasily side by side. First, the BBC’s pursuit of impartiality is both noble and essential — a vital defence against polarisation, disinformation, and the algorithmic distortion that rewards outrage.
Second, that same pursuit is becoming ever more difficult. The BBC is a reflection of where we find ourselves as a society. As trust in traditional institutions breaks down and new voices proliferate, uncomfortable questions arise about whether absolute impartiality is even achievable — or required.
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