Learn how to navigate the evolving media landscape and consume news wisely with our guest, Alex Fink, founder of OtherWeb. We discuss the shift in journalism from informing to affirming biases and explore strategies to maintain information integrity amidst the democratization of news.
We address the challenges of fact-checking, from the limitations of human fact-checkers to the potential of AI in improving transparency and accuracy. Alex and I share insights on using technology to stay well-informed, especially during crises, and emphasize the importance of structured news consumption.
The episode also examines the effects of business models on news accuracy and the impact of narrative-driven journalism on public perception. We discuss the dangers of media bubbles, the importance of accessing diverse news sources to understand multiple viewpoints, and the influence of influencer culture. Tune in for a conversation that aims to enhance your approach to media consumption.
0:00 - Introduction
2:03 - What is PostJournalism?
3:30 - How Do We Incentivize Truth in Media?
7:23 - Combining Community and AI for Effective Fact-Checking
10:16 - Do We Have an Obligation to Be Informed Citizens?
12:30 - Personal Heuristics For Content Consumption
15:48 - Recognizing Propaganda Techniques
17:08 - What Makes OtherWeb Unique?
20:18 - Consequences of the Race for Clicks
22:52 - Does a Background in the Soviet Union Provide a Critical Thinking Advantage in Media?
24:21 - Finding Common Ground in a Divided Media Landscape
27:41 - Why Do Trusted News Sources Lose Audience Trust?
34:30 - Will Generative AI Replace Journalists?
41:04 - What Does a Post-SEO World Look Like?
43:23 - The Rise of Influencer Culture: Regression or Progression?
51:04 - Do Books Need to Be Long to Be Valuable?
53:50 - AI is Just One More Layer of Compute
55:34 - News Consumption & Gambling?
57:55 - The Last Question & Where To Find Alex
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What If The Internet Was Pay-Per-Truth Instead Of Pay-Per-Click? - Alex Fink