Chris Hayes, Emmy Award-winning host and bestselling author, delves into the dark side of our attention-driven society. He discusses how virtue signaling has morphed into vice signaling, exposing the unraveling ethics in journalism. The dangers of misinformation are highlighted as Hayes critiques the superficiality of modern media consumption. He also addresses the cognitive decline caused by digital distractions and the shifting boundaries of acceptable behavior in politics, prompting listeners to reflect on personal ethics versus public expectations.
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Podcast Casualness vs Journalism
Podcasts' casualness conflicts with the rigor needed for responsible journalism.
Broadcasting informal chats to millions risks misinformation without fact-checking.
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Canceled Talk Sparks Controversy
Ryan Holiday shares how his talk at the Naval Academy was canceled due to expected controversy over book banning.
He predicted the cancellation would cause more controversy rather than less, revealing media dynamics.
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Shamelessness And Media Attention
Negative media attention no longer deters some public figures.
Shamelessness and rebelliousness can convert criticism into a badge of honor.
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The brass check
Upton Sinclair
The Brass Check, published in 1919, is a critical analysis of American journalism, focusing on its commercialization and political biases. Sinclair critiques newspapers and the Associated Press for serving the interests of their owners rather than the public. He proposes reforms to address these issues, including laws to ensure accuracy and the unionization of journalists.
The Sirens' Call
How Attention Became the World's Most Endangered Resource
Chris Hayes
In The Sirens' Call, Chris Hayes delves into the impact of the attention economy on our lives, politics, and society. He argues that the constant assault from attention-seeking technologies and media has fundamentally altered our ability to focus and has significant implications for our mental health, social structures, and political landscape. Hayes draws on a wide range of sources, including philosophers, media theorists, and psychologists, to provide a holistic framework for understanding and reclaiming control over our attention in a world dominated by 'attentional warlordism'[1][3][4].
Trust Me, I'm Lying
Confessions of a Media Manipulator
Ryan Holiday
In 'Trust Me, I'm Lying,' Ryan Holiday exposes the inner workings of the online media system, detailing how rumors and false information can quickly spread from low-level blogs to major news outlets. The book highlights the role of marketers and media manipulators in this process, driven by the toxic economics of the news business. Holiday shares his own experiences as a media manipulator and provides insights into the social science behind why this system is so vulnerable to manipulation. He also offers advice on how to spot and combat these manipulative tactics[1][3][5].
In a world obsessed with attention, are we rewarding the worst in us? In today’s PT. 2 episode, Chris Hayes and Ryan dive deep into how virtue signaling has transformed into full-blown vice signaling in today’s attention economy. They discuss the unraveling of traditional journalism ethics, the decline of shared moral standards, and society’s unsettling attraction to vice.
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