
… cannot be trusted to make decisions that are in the best interest of their users and of democracy. Mission-driven media entrepreneurs are needed now more than ever to build alternatives and to strengthen our media ecosystem. And existing media institutions need to become more resilient by transforming their culture. The world is moving so fast that media organizations will only be relevant, sustainable, and impact…
The saddest thing about this piece is that it should be great. We need strong, robust thinking about where audience data takes journalism. We need critical thought that challenges us to ensure that outcomes are positive. Foer’s piece is a missed opportunity for all of us.