The Role of Twitter in Journalism and Online Influence

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This chapter explores the speaker's experience as a blogger and their thoughts on journalism, specifically focusing on the role of Twitter as a distribution site and a professional tool. It discusses the different types of people who benefit from Twitter and how it can be valuable for individuals with specific goals, such as writing, peddling takes, or being a political personality. The conversation also delves into the changing landscape of journalism and the pressures for journalists to engage in drama and entertainment to sustain people's attention.

Katherine Dee is a writer, journalist, and internet culture reporter. A contributor to publications such as UnHerd, Tablet, and Blaze Media, she is also the proprietor of the Default Wisdom Substack, where she writes about a wide range of topics, including internet history and culture, digital communities, millennial nostalgia, and online fandom. Katherine joins the show to discuss why you’re never leaving Twitter, how to escape the nostalgia trap, whether it’s possible to heal our attention spans, and MUCH more! Important Links: