Chapter
The Impact of Journalism and Media on Society.
13:52 - 23:29 (09:36)
The interviewee discusses the different reactions and bias that occur in the media industry due to the influence of algorithms and advertising. They also highlight the importance of journalism and the harsh realities that journalists face while gathering information for society.
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The funding of journalism is crucial to maintaining a stable society, and the proliferation of smaller media outlets has allowed for more experimentation and innovation.
13:52 - 16:04 (02:11)
Summary
The funding of journalism is crucial to maintaining a stable society, and the proliferation of smaller media outlets has allowed for more experimentation and innovation. However, established media outlets still play a vital role in supporting smaller producers and the pursuit of important information.
ChapterThe Impact of Journalism and Media on Society.
Episode#399 - Rob Orchard - Terrible Journalism & Interesting Statistics
PodcastModern Wisdom
When a news story is pushed without the proper verification, mistakes can happen like the story of Amanda Knox's guilty verdict which was later overturned.
16:04 - 18:53 (02:49)
Summary
When a news story is pushed without the proper verification, mistakes can happen like the story of Amanda Knox's guilty verdict which was later overturned. From elections to high-profile legal cases, mistakes in reporting can happen with severe consequences.
ChapterThe Impact of Journalism and Media on Society.
Episode#399 - Rob Orchard - Terrible Journalism & Interesting Statistics
PodcastModern Wisdom
The pressure to climb the search rankings to generate more clicks and charge more for advertising has created a problem for accurate reporting, especially in today's hyper-speed news cycle, where journalists are forced to play catch up to get the full story.
18:55 - 21:01 (02:06)
Summary
The pressure to climb the search rankings to generate more clicks and charge more for advertising has created a problem for accurate reporting, especially in today's hyper-speed news cycle, where journalists are forced to play catch up to get the full story.
ChapterThe Impact of Journalism and Media on Society.
Episode#399 - Rob Orchard - Terrible Journalism & Interesting Statistics
PodcastModern Wisdom
The immediate reactions and opinions collected from witnesses and commentators during a news event can differ drastically from those formed after a few months of perspective.
21:02 - 22:13 (01:11)
Summary
The immediate reactions and opinions collected from witnesses and commentators during a news event can differ drastically from those formed after a few months of perspective. Media coverage often favors the more dramatic and sensational initial reactions over more nuanced or reflective opinions.
ChapterThe Impact of Journalism and Media on Society.
Episode#399 - Rob Orchard - Terrible Journalism & Interesting Statistics
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker discusses the use of paywalls in media organizations to combat issues of bias and corruption, but acknowledges that invasion of privacy is still a concern.
22:13 - 23:29 (01:15)
Summary
The speaker discusses the use of paywalls in media organizations to combat issues of bias and corruption, but acknowledges that invasion of privacy is still a concern.