Complex Systems with Patrick McKenzie (patio11) Building institutions that bend towards truth, with Clara Collier of Asterisk Magazine
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Oct 2, 2025 Clara Collier, editor and publisher of Asterisk Magazine, dives into the challenges of building truth-driven institutions in today’s media landscape. She discusses why she chose print in the digital age, exploring the unique benefits of long-form journalism. Their conversation highlights the history of German universities and the decline of trust in science communication—especially during the pandemic. Clara argues for honest reporting to rebuild trust, warning that misinformation's long-term effects could last for generations.
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A Magazine To Show Thinking
- Clara Collier launched Asterisk to blend transparent blog-like intellectual work with traditional publication rigor.
- She aims to showcase the reasoning process behind synthesis while maintaining editorial standards.
Print Shapes Editorial Practice
- Print imposes physical constraints that shape editorial schedules and article length.
- Those constraints influence editing, online content, and production timelines significantly.
Algorithms Favor Quick Takes
- Modern media orients to fast, shareable takes that algorithms reward, reducing deep long-form work.
- That shift shrank venues that invest months into research and durable historical artifacts.
