This chapter explores how social pressures are restricting the type of information accepted, leading to the rise of privately sold information, indoctrination due to misinterpretation, and information consumption based on personal identity.
Recorded March 19 2024
Description
In this Frankly, Nate reflects on ten dichotomies that he sees prevalent in our current culture of information consumption and media. We are increasingly bombarded with news from traditional media outlets as well as emerging smaller platforms. Yet interpreting these inputs depends on the individual and societal lenses we use, alongside the presentation of and quality of the information itself. Further, how are academic and scientific sources of information becoming increasingly gatekept - accessible to only those who can pay? What should individuals keep in mind as we navigate biases and underlying intentions surrounding journalism and educational content? Are we able to set aside our internalized perspectives of the world and listen to what is being said - rather than leaning into what our identities want us to hear?
To Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/ZRQ3g36ZtWo
For Show Notes and More: https://www.thegreatsimplification.com/frankly-original/57-information-bifurcation