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Scott Carney Investigates
29. The Story that almost Killed Me | How Organized Crime taught me about the Future of Mainstream Media
Oct 8, 2023
Explore the risky world of freelance reporting through the experiences of the narrator. Discover the influence of organized crime in land disputes in Bangalore. Reflect on the changing landscape of media and the impact on content production. Delve into Marshall McLuhan's theory on the influence of the medium on communication and society. Consider supporting the podcast on Patreon for exclusive community access.
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- Organized crime in Bangalore acted as an alternative justice system to resolve land disputes and distribute profits among claimants, highlighting the inefficiency of the Indian court system.
- The revolution in media distribution and the rise of independent content creators through social media are challenging the dominance and financial stability of mainstream media organizations.
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Mafia involvement in land disputes in Bangalore
In Bangalore, organized crime and the mafia played a significant role in resolving land disputes due to the inefficiency of the Indian court system. The booming tech industry required land for expansion, but the land was locked in feudal claims. The mafia, acting as an alternative justice system, would settle disputes and distribute money among the claimants, ensuring their cut of the profits and threatening violence if anyone challenged the arrangement.
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