Keen On America

The Gutenberg Parenthesis

Jul 26, 2023

Exploring the lessons from the age of print for the digital era, discussing the impact of Guttenberg's printing press on society, highlighting the evolution of media dynamics, and advocating for responsible online practices. Delving into the nuances of social media use, ethical dilemmas, and the importance of smaller platforms for genuine interactions. Addressing AI's impact, ethical considerations, and the need for human responsibility in technology usage.

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Jeff Jarvis

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Lessons from the Age of Print offer valuable insights for transitioning to the digital era.

The advent of print revolutionized not only books but also societal structures and national identities.

The industrialization of print media reshaped communication dynamics, emphasizing scale and attention over personalized engagement.

Deep dives

History's Guiding Lessons: The Gutenberg Parenthesis

The 'Gutenberg Parenthesis' theory suggests that print was an exception in history, marking a shift from a conversational world to one more focused on ownership and authorship. Lessons from the Age of Print, like the entrepreneurial challenges Guttenberg faced, are valuable as we transition to the digital era.

Pre-Internet Social Media

01:29

18th/19th Century American Democracy and Public Discourse

01:03

Myth of Mass Media

00:45

Introduction

2min

The Printing Revolution and Its Impact on Society

16min

Evolution of Democracy and Media in the Digital Age

23min

Navigating Digital Reforms and Responsibilities

5min

Navigating the Social Media Landscape

3min

Navigating Political Discussions and News Content on Social Media Platforms

2min

Exploring AI's Impact within Historical Context and Ethical Considerations

2min

EPISODE 1618: In this KEEN ON show, Andrew talks to Jeff Jarvis, the author of THE GUTTENBERG PARENTHESIS about the lessons of the age of print for our internet age

Jeff Jarvis is a national leader in the development of online news, blogging, the investigation of new business models for news, and the teaching of entrepreneurial journalism. He writes an influential media blog, Buzzmachine.com. He is author of “Geeks Bearing Gifts: Imagining New Futures for News” (CUNY Journalism Press, 2014); “Public Parts: How Sharing in the Digital Age Improves the Way We Work and Live” (Simon & Schuster, 2011); “What Would Google Do?” (HarperCollins 2009), and the Kindle Single “Gutenberg the Geek.” His latest book is THE GUTENBERG PARENTHESIS (2023)

Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children.

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Keen On America

The Gutenberg Parenthesis

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

History's Guiding Lessons: The Gutenberg Parenthesis

Radical Impact of Print Innovation: Democratization and Disruption

Media Evolution and Mass Scale Impacts: From Print to Internet

Social Media's Role in Public Discourse: Black Twitter and Mastodon

Regulatory Accountability and Technological Responsibility

Pre-Internet Social Media

18th/19th Century American Democracy and Public Discourse

Myth of Mass Media

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts