The Future of News - Challenges to Truth in the Digital Age
Explore the complex landscape of modern journalism in this thought-provoking panel discussion featuring seasoned journalists. Delve into the impact of the internet on truth in news, examining how digital platforms have disrupted traditional media gatekeepers and enabled the spread of confirmation bias. Analyze the mechanisms that facilitate online misinformation and debate potential solutions for big media and tech companies. Gain insights from Susan Page, Campbell Brown, David Leonhardt, and Joshua Johnson as they tackle topics such as Facebook's role, financial incentives, the decline of local news, opinion vs. interpretation, media trust issues, election coverage, climate change reporting, and the effects of social media on polarization. Reflect on the challenges facing contemporary journalism and explore strategies for maintaining journalistic integrity in the digital age.