

A Tension Deficit with James Harding
4 snips Jan 5, 2021
James Harding, founder and editor-in-chief of Tortoise and former Director of BBC News, dives into the murky waters of today's news landscape. He discusses the challenges of discerning truth amid misinformation, particularly in the social media era where wealth creates information inequality. Harding emphasizes the need for transparency and innovation in journalism, advocating for platforms that prioritize depth over clicks. He argues for balancing optimism with honesty, highlighting the necessity of tension in reporting to cultivate richer discourse in a polarized world.
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Post-Politics News
- The 2020 pandemic highlighted the limitations of politically-divided news coverage.
- A data-driven, scientific, and locally-focused approach is needed.
The Evolving News Landscape
- News consumption has changed due to social media and the rise of diverse sources.
- Individuals must actively seek and evaluate truth like choosing movies.
Google Search Bias
- A study revealed Google search results reinforce political biases, even for truth-seekers.
- Those with left or right leanings got biased results, while independents got travel advice for the search term "Benghazi".