Chapter
The Need for Tension in News Media
28:05 - 34:11 (06:06)
It's important to maintain a healthy level of tension between traditional news media and new sources of news to promote an entirely new way to deliver news.
Clips
This podcast episode features a conversation with someone about the challenges faced this past year and the importance of maintaining a positive outlook.
28:05 - 30:28 (02:22)
Summary
This podcast episode features a conversation with someone about the challenges faced this past year and the importance of maintaining a positive outlook.
ChapterThe Need for Tension in News Media
EpisodeA Tension Deficit with James Harding
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The UK's high excess death rate and the disproportionate impact of the pandemic on certain groups can be attributed to a positivity bias, rather than optimism bias, where people hoped for a better outcome and tried to react rather than plan for the worst-case scenario.
30:28 - 32:19 (01:51)
Summary
The UK's high excess death rate and the disproportionate impact of the pandemic on certain groups can be attributed to a positivity bias, rather than optimism bias, where people hoped for a better outcome and tried to react rather than plan for the worst-case scenario.
ChapterThe Need for Tension in News Media
EpisodeA Tension Deficit with James Harding
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The tension in delivering news does not require pessimism, it requires a healthy and new way to present information.
32:19 - 34:11 (01:51)
Summary
The tension in delivering news does not require pessimism, it requires a healthy and new way to present information. This tension must exist between the traditional news media and new sources of news that challenge the system.