People vs Algorithms Age of Spectacle
Nov 29, 2024
The podcast dives into the spectacle that defines modern internet culture and politics, exploring how showmanship often overshadows substance. It analyses the shifting landscape of journalism, where traditional practices clash with the demands of monetization and audience engagement. The hosts also critique advertising strategies, like Jaguar's approach at Art Basel, spotlighting how branding frequently misaligns with public sentiment. With humor and insight, they reflect on the challenges facing media publishers in a competitive digital arena.
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Relevance over Trust
- News outlets struggle to regain relevance, not just trust, in a changing media landscape.
- Long-form conversations and deep dives, like those on The Joe Rogan Experience, attract an audience seeking more than sound bites.
News and Profitability
- News gathering is becoming unprofitable unless it aligns with specific worldviews or serves niche interests.
- The market incentivizes tribalism and catering to existing biases rather than objective reporting.
The Messiness of Reality vs. Journalistic Narratives
- Journalism often presents a "neat" narrative, which doesn't reflect the messiness of reality.
- Troy Young recalls a journalist twisting his words to fit a pre-determined narrative, highlighting the limitations of traditional reporting.