The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast CNLP 275 | Drew Dyck on the Rise of the Internet, the Demise of Curated Content, the Massive Changes in Journalism and Tips on How to Develop Better Self Control
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Jul 4, 2019 
Drew Dyck, a former editor and journalist known for his insights on publishing and self-control, dives into the decline of print journalism and the rise of online echo chambers. He discusses how algorithms have shifted content curation and emphasizes the importance of connecting directly with readers. Drew also shares valuable tips on self-control, revealing that willpower is limited and suggesting practices like keystone habits, bright-line rules, and focusing on one goal at a time to replace bad habits. His blend of personal experience and research offers a fresh perspective.
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Publishing's Radical Shift To Digital
- The shift from print to digital shattered old funding models and made audience reach both easier and harder.
- Publishers now chase new revenue via ads, grants, and direct-to-reader strategies to survive.
Personalities Replace Traditional Curation
- Algorithms and social feeds curate content through our networks, creating echo chambers that confirm biases.
- Trusted personalities replace traditional editors as mediators of information and influence what audiences accept.
The Cost Of Media Tribalism
- Media tribalism narrows who people will learn from and increases fragmentation, especially in evangelical spaces.
- Maintaining a 'big tent' editorial approach becomes harder but remains valuable for cross-tribe engagement.
