Deep Dive: Trust, Media, and American Democracy
Offered By: The Aspen Institute via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore a thought-provoking conference talk that delves into the complex relationship between trust, media, and American democracy. Examine the challenges facing accurate news dissemination, accountability for misinformation, and the responsibilities of various stakeholders in the information ecosystem. Investigate the roles of social media platforms, government, and individual citizens in preserving democratic integrity while upholding free speech and press freedoms. Learn from expert speakers as they discuss topics such as fake news, declining trust in media, the crisis of local journalism, transparency, regulation, and the importance of civic engagement. Gain insights into potential solutions for rebuilding trust in media and strengthening the foundations of American democracy in the digital age.
Syllabus
Intro
Trust in Media
Fake News
The Conversation
Media Issues
Time to Change
The Decline in Trust
The Solution
Decline in Journalism
Attention
Local Journalism
Diversity
Transparency
Bad Business Models
Regulation
Crisis of Citizenship
Taught by
The Aspen Institute
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