Once upon a time, “journalist” was a superpower—now it’s just anyone with Wi-Fi and a grudge.
There’s a real art to nostalgia, especially when you can remember a time when facts came in single servings instead of an all-you-can-eat buffet. Yet, the piece nails what’s been lost: the thrill of earning trust, not just grabbing attention.
📌 Maybe the true “exclusive” now is integrity.
⬖ Filed under endangered virtues via Frequency of Reason: bit.ly/4jTVv69
Thank you for this incredibly thorough and sober diagnosis of the state of journalism. You’ve perfectly captured the shift from the 'superpower' of access to the modern challenge of building trust in a chaotic landscape. Your breakdown of the compounding factors—from polarization and social media to the economics of 'churnalism'—provides a really useful framework for understanding the challenges we face.
Yoni, thank you for your comment, especially because it means I have now discovered your material and I’m finding it really informative (and prolific!)
Excellent and comprehensive account of the challenges confronting our industry.
Once upon a time, “journalist” was a superpower—now it’s just anyone with Wi-Fi and a grudge.
There’s a real art to nostalgia, especially when you can remember a time when facts came in single servings instead of an all-you-can-eat buffet. Yet, the piece nails what’s been lost: the thrill of earning trust, not just grabbing attention.
📌 Maybe the true “exclusive” now is integrity.
⬖ Filed under endangered virtues via Frequency of Reason: bit.ly/4jTVv69
Thank you for this incredibly thorough and sober diagnosis of the state of journalism. You’ve perfectly captured the shift from the 'superpower' of access to the modern challenge of building trust in a chaotic landscape. Your breakdown of the compounding factors—from polarization and social media to the economics of 'churnalism'—provides a really useful framework for understanding the challenges we face.
Yoni, thank you for your comment, especially because it means I have now discovered your material and I’m finding it really informative (and prolific!)