The Fragmented Landscape of Modern Journalism

This chapter examines the profound changes the internet has brought to the media landscape, focusing on the evolution of business models and the shift towards sensationalism. It critiques the pressure on journalists to conform to audience expectations, especially amidst political polarization, and laments the resulting loss of balanced reporting. The discussion emphasizes the rise of independent media as audiences yearn for more honest portrayals of news in a fragmented and polarized environment.