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#400 - The Politics of Information

Making Sense with Sam Harris - Subscriber Content

CHAPTER

Journalism and Polarization in Modern Discourse

This chapter examines the challenges faced by journalism today, focusing on the tension between journalistic integrity and the influence of popular opinion shaped by social media and partisanship. It highlights the growing hyper-partisanship in American politics and contrasts it with the UK’s media landscape, discussing the implications of biased reporting and the decline of traditional news outlets. The conversation touches on the complexities of addressing sensitive political topics amidst escalating misinformation and the psychological effects of online echo chambers.

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