Elon Musk’s stake inTwitterhas shown how a platform’s internal business dealings can spark divisive conversation and attract online extremists. As this newsletter illustrates, the discussion is a cautionary tale for other platforms that undergo drastic changes...
is a key question. Yet, as noted during the Salon discussion, journalists have always interrogated the actions of powerful people – e.g., the Elon Musks of the world. “If we’re going to interrogate power, then it’s not a huge jump to say we want to inform people about the power...
Participatory work is often viewed as being less “objective” and more like advocacy. “Should journalists be advocates or not?” is a key question. Yet, as noted during the Salon discussion, journalists have always interrogated the actions of powerful people – e.g., the Elon Musks of the...
Yet, as noted during the Salon discussion, journalists have always interrogated the actions of powerful people – e.g., the Elon Musks of the world. “If we’re going to interrogate power, then it’s not a huge jump to say we want to inform people about the power they already have, ...