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The Challenge of Covering the Most Important Story on Earth (with Matti Friedman)

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Challenges in Running Democratic Societies in an Era of Information Silos

In the current era, people are entrenched in silos of information that reinforce their beliefs, making it difficult to comprehend or engage with perspectives outside their own. This phenomenon poses a significant challenge in running democratic societies, as it hampers the ability to unite for the common good, particularly when fundamental truths, such as election outcomes, are disputed. This issue extends beyond Israel and is indicative of a broader malfunction in the press, shifting from explanatory journalism to activism. The prevalent questions in news stories have transformed from factual accuracy to political alignment and its impact on justice, deviating from traditional journalistic standards.

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