“Today’s episode argues that traditional journalism is in crisis, facing financial collapse due to lost advertising revenue and controlled by wealthy owners who influence narratives, a historical pattern. The author of the source article, Dr. Jaime Hoerricks, posits that journalism schools emerged to counter this bias by promoting ethical standards, but the issue of ownership persists. Despite environmental concerns around print and the shift to digital platforms, Dr. Hoerricks suggests a future of grassroots “micro-journalism” driven by communities and volunteers using social media tools. This new model would allow journalists to adapt by becoming curators, creating newsletters, or teaching skills, whilst finally earning fair compensation for their work, unlike in the past. They conclude by highlighting how neurodivergent and marginalised writers are building new, authentic forms of journalism on independent platforms, despite algorithmic censorship, challenging traditional gatekeepers and reclaiming narrative control.”
Here’s the link to the source article:
https://autside.substack.com/p/autistic-perspectives-the-death-of
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