Nick Davies
Nick Davies
Full Name and Common Aliases
Nick Davies is a British investigative journalist, author, and documentary maker.
Birth and Death Dates
Born on October 20, 1956, in England.
Nationality and Profession(s)
British, Investigative Journalist, Author, Documentary Maker.
Early Life and Background
Davies grew up in a family of modest means, which would later influence his approach to investigative journalism. He developed an interest in storytelling at an early age, often listening to the radio and reading books about history. Davies' background in social sciences and philosophy laid the groundwork for his future work in understanding complex societal issues.
Major Accomplishments
Davies has made significant contributions to the field of investigative journalism through various projects and publications. He is best known for exposing police corruption, government malfeasance, and corporate wrongdoing. Some notable accomplishments include:
Investigating police brutality and corruption in the UK
Exposing British government complicity in torture and rendition
Uncovering scandals involving major corporationsNotable Works or Actions
Davies has written several books on topics such as media, politics, and social justice. Some of his notable works include:
"Rage: The Victims of the New Militarism" (2008) - a critique of modern warfare
* "Flat Earth News: An Award-Studded Investigation into the Crossroads between Journalism and Propaganda" (2008) - an examination of the state of journalism
Impact and Legacy
Davies' work has had a lasting impact on public discourse and policy changes. His investigative reports have sparked reforms, led to resignations, and held those in power accountable.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
Davies is widely quoted and remembered for his tireless dedication to uncovering the truth, even when it puts him at odds with those in positions of authority. His willingness to challenge the status quo and expose injustices has earned him a reputation as a fearless and principled journalist.
As a result, Davies' quotes and writings continue to be widely read and shared, serving as a reminder of the importance of a free press and the need for accountability in power structures.
Quotes by Nick Davies
Reporters have to use their imagination, really put themselves in the shoes of the person they want to interview.
In my case, I got hit a lot by bullies when I was a child, and so I naturally bristle against anybody who abuses power. And that seems to make me rather persistent when it comes to exposing the abuse of power.
I spent two years working on building sites, working on the railways as a guard and in a racing stable, exercising racehorses. I learnt to build relationships. The experience of not being stuck in some middle-class bubble taught me things that being at university hadn't.
It's the tabloids, with their intense commercial need to get scoops to bring in readers, that run a regime of fear, where reporters are bullied, shouted at. That's where things go wrong.
You don't get shouted at at the 'Guardian.' Nobody bullies you at the paper; nobody tells you what to write. Now, I love working in that atmosphere; I am free to research and write what I want.
The Murdoch-owned 'Sunday Times' has an appalling history of involvement in illegal activity. And it's because they're Sunday papers; they're trying to get scoops that the dailies haven't got.
Something very worrying has been going on at Scotland Yard. We now know that in dealing with the phone-hacking affair at the 'News of the World,' they cut short their original inquiry; suppressed evidence; misled the public and the press; concealed information and broke the law. Why?
On first acquaintance, the mystery of the Mayans of Guatemala can seem simply bizarre, as it was when I first encountered Maximon the god.
Julian Assange is self-consciously an individual. He thinks in his own way, primarily as a physicist, having studied pure maths and physics at university in Australia where he grew up.
A trial deals with only a limited amount of information, considering only the evidence which is available and also admissible and which relates directly to the charges on the indictment.