Decoder with Nilay Patel Recode Decode: (Bonus) How To Save the 2020 Election
Jan 1, 2020
Jay Rosen, a journalism professor at NYU known for his insights on the digital landscape, dives into the transformative impact of Trump’s media strategy on journalism. The discussion highlights how social media shapes public opinion and facilitates misinformation, particularly post-2016 election. Rosen critiques the role of tech companies in journalism, urging for accountability and integrity. He emphasizes the urgent need for better fact-checking and community engagement to combat the rising tide of fake news ahead of the 2020 election.
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View from Nowhere
- The "view from nowhere" describes journalists' attempts to appear neutral and unbiased.
- This became the dominant way to gain trust, shaping both professional practices and market forces.
Both-Sides-ism
- The view from nowhere is increasingly challenged, particularly by the rise of "both-sides-ism."
- This practice gives equal weight to all viewpoints, even harmful ones, ignoring the value of amplification.
Tech Companies as Media
- Anil Dash points out how tech companies, despite adopting media roles, lack journalistic fluency.
- He contrasts Mark Zuckerberg's Congressional testimonies about free speech with Bill Gates's, where such issues were absent.