SOCIALIZE THIS AMONG KEY STAKEHOLDERS
Confessions Of A Disillusioned Social Strategist
A social media strategist talks about why social media is actually a bubble built on cliches, not strategy.
NO INTERNAL TRUTH REQUIRED
How Nietzsche Became The Most Misunderstood Philosopher In Hollywood
By the time Nietzsche made his way to the US, we were already predisposed to misunderstanding him.
STEP 1: HIRE JON HAMM
Brands Start Planning For A Trump Attack
The spontaneity of his denunciations — and the speed at which his words travel, particularly on Twitter — has created a sense of unease among marketing executives, who now must be prepared in case Mr. Trump’s insults fly in their direction.
THEY CAN HANDLE THE TRUTH
Snopes Continues To Grow, But So Do Its Attackers
The last line of defense against the torrent of half-truths, untruths and outright fakery that make up so much of the modern internet is in a downscale strip mall near the beach.
MEET THE PRESS...SECRETARY
Veteran GOP Spokesman Sean Spicer Named White House Press Secretary
He's part of Donald Trump's transition team that's reassessing longstanding traditions in how the White House deals with reporters.
AIN'T IT THE TRUTH?
Why The Facts Don't Matter Anymore
The days of "truthiness" have given way to flat out lies. Professor Veritasium explains how we've gotten to this place and how we can overcome it. (Warning: this is long but worthwhile.)
YOU CAN'T TELL BY THE PIXELS
Artificial Intelligence Is Going To Make It Easier Than Ever To Fake Images And Video
With the ability to map someone else's face on something as ubiquitous as a YouTube video, neural networks are only going to complicate this fake news nonsense.
TO DISTRACT YOU FOR THE NEXT FOUR YEARS
The Story Behind The New York Times’ Largest And Most Ambitious Crossword Puzzle
The goal is to take advantage of the tactile, aesthetic, and nostalgic qualities of ink on paper, at a time when the death of print news is but a foregone conclusion for publications whose digital operations cannot keep them afloat.
EXTENDING THE TRUTH
With This Browser Extension, You Can Instantly Fact-Check Trump's Tweets
The Washington Post's fact-checkers built this browser extension and have pledged to keep it up-to-date and accurate as tweets fly from @realDonaldTrump.
YOU CAN'T MAKE THIS STUFF UP
The Unbelievable Story Behind The Strangest Fake News Empire On The Web
BuzzFeed News found a network of over 40 sites that have published more than 750 fake news stories.
IT WASN'T US!
23% Of Americans Admit To Sharing Fake News
About two-in-three U.S. adults say fake news stories cause a great deal of confusion about the basic facts of current issues. And nearly a quarter say they have ever shared completely made-up news.
THE HUMAN BRAIN DRAIN
The Problem With NPR Podcasts
The irony on display in the background of nearly every NPR podcast is that a focus on individuals, rather than society, is exactly the sort of self-centered worldview that the hosts claim is damaging to human flourishing.
THIS IMAGE IS WHY TRUMP WON
The Year In Faux Protests
Donald Trump should have spurred liberals to fight. Instead, they bought a lot of swag.
THE MALICE OF DENIAL
'Truthers' Insist My Photos Of Sandy Hook Were Faked. They Can Go To Hell.
Covering the school shooting was the most important work I’ve done as a journalist. My photos are the furthest thing from fake news.
HE GETS CREEPIER
Fox Faces New Lawsuit Claiming Sexual Harassment By Roger Ailes
The suit was filed by Fox 5 reporter Lidia Curanaj, who said she faced discrimination and a hostile work environment during her tenure at the network.
NO ONE, APPARENTLY
Who’s Responsible When Extremists Get A Platform?
Somewhere between media and social media — between familiar ideas about politics and the news and the ones that underpin the world we live in today — platforms changed from responsibilities into abdications of responsibility.
A THIEL TO AUTHORITY
Gawker’s Demise And The Trump-Era Threat To The First Amendment
Hulk Hogan’s smashing legal victory shows us that publishing the truth may no longer be enough.
FAKE IT TILL YOU MAKE IT
How Macedonian Teens Earn Thousands From Fake News
Dmitri says he's earned at least $60,000 in the past six months — far outstripping his parents' income and transforming his prospects in a town where the average annual wage is $4,800. He is one of the more successful fake news pushers in the area.
REGRETS... HE'S HAD A FEW
Why Glenn Beck Is Sorry About Donald Trump
His paranoid style paved the road for Trumpism. Now he fears what’s been unleashed.
BLACK AND WHITE AND READ ALL OVER
Where Old Machines Spit Out Hundreds Of Thousands Of Newspapers Every Day
A handful of machinists keep these old beasts alive and running for the New York Times, even though spare parts are increasingly hard to find.
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