Naval Don’t Rely on Credibility Stamps
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Nov 22, 2021 Trust in traditional institutions like newspapers and universities is rapidly eroding. This shift highlights the rise of individual voices in the digital world, often overshadowing established sources. The podcast dives into the challenges and resistance encountered during this transition, revealing the complex landscape of credibility in an age of misinformation.
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Declining Credibility of Institutions
- Traditional credibility stamps like prestigious universities or newspapers are losing value.
- These institutions are being exposed by the internet, revealing activists and social scientists with questionable expertise.
Transition of Power
- Hiring processes still rely on traditional credentials due to a lack of better alternatives.
- This dependence creates a transition phase where institutions retain power despite declining trust.
Institutions Strike Back
- Institutions are fighting back against the individual empowerment offered by new platforms.
- They try to control these platforms, similar to how academia controls its own lineage.