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This past week, millions of Americans went back to work, wondering how to talk with their coworkers and teams about the assassination, the convention, the candidates - And how to make sense of any of it. I am blessed to come from a diverse family. Together we cover a spectrum of origins, races, beliefs, identities, and of course politics. Some of us live in big cities, some in small towns. We are scattered across different parts of the work force and the economy. But we cook together, hike together, travel together, and we're there for each other through life's ups and downs. We might be a political statistician's worst nightmare. We don't fit neatly into categories. Being in a very diverse family gives me a few thoughts to anchor on: 1. Everyone regardless of their politics should be able to attend a political rally without fear of violence. Election interference in any form is unacceptable. 2. We are more integrated than the headlines acknowledge. Regardless of your political views, you have family members with different views. Parents, children, cousins, in-laws. You likely have friends and neighbors with views that differ from yours. You also have co-workers with different views. You care about all of these people, and you do not want harm to come to any of them. Let's lean into that fact. 3. Yes, a few individuals are unstable, disconnected, probably hurting and not healthy, with potential to act out in extreme and violent ways - or at least talk like it. We don't have to allow the actions of the unstable to dictate what the rest of us do. 4. What happened in the last few days now sits alongside - and doesn't change - what happened in the last few years. Americans of every persuasion will have to consider what this means for their vote. Unseen beneath the political headlines, the memes, and chaos there is serious work being done - to prepare this nation for its future. The people engaged in this work will not be the ones you see on TV. They will not be roasting opponents in political attack ads, or starting meme storms on social media. These people work across the political spectrum on things that aren’t sensational enough for a broken news apparatus that now exists solely to attract attention to commercials. If you want to find these people - and maybe even join them - you simply need to start viewing the world through the same lens they do... Continues on the S3T .ORG home page - 🛠️S3T July 19 - Beneath the headlines: the shift from a theory-driven economy to code-driven economy https://lnkd.in/e5PFnmwx

Whether in political campaigns, brand marketing, or social activism, winning the narrative requires mastering the current communication mediums informed by audience consumption patterns and not being beholden to legacy methods or key performance indicators (e.g., money raised, speeches given, etc.). Meet your audience where they are—not where you or the establishment are comfortable. As Joshua Rothman observes in his latest The New Yorker essay, the age of digital torrents is reshaping political speech. Today, the ability to produce endless, malleable content—think podcasts, memes, and viral clips—outshines the once-prized, polished soundbite. This new paradigm rewards riffing over rehearsing, volume over nuance, and even a bit of chaos over coherence. Additionally, as politics adapts to our tech-saturated reality, one wonders if we are trading thoughtful dialogue for an endless scroll of words that hardly matter. #socialmedia #digitalstrategy #politicalcampaigns #strategiccommunications #politicalcommunications https://lnkd.in/gydCgE6s?

Did you know that media bias can stop you from getting in the press? No, we don’t mean the bias at Fox, CNN, and The New York Times. That’s political, and it's easy to circumvent: Just find an agreeable outlet. A more challenging form of media bias comes in outlets' processes and standards. For example, an outlet might require short thought leadership writing – but you write 2,000-word essays. Or a TV producer might be tired of covering inflation…just as you have a great angle to discuss. Overcoming these biases takes more than just knowing how to write or speak. It requires a forward-thinking strategy and building long-term relationships with the right gatekeepers. The piece linked in the comments has the solutions to overcoming media bias, to help you reach and influence your target markets.

Discernment is critical.

“In fact, the issue extends beyond Hollywood. For instance, there’s a litany of #AI phone #scams that clone people’s voices, and some experts believe Johansson’s case is an example of why the U.S. needs clearer laws surrounding the use of an individual’s voice, image and other personally identifiable information. While voice cloning can happen to anyone, not everyone has the resources like Johansson to fight back legally, says Tiffany Li, a law professor at the University of San Francisco, which is why she says such legal protections are needed. Let’s get into the headlines,”… More on the above & more daily headlines via Forbes Newsletter | Daily #ArtificialIntelligence #Governance #Laws #Accountability

summary for this blog 1.Psychological Comfort: Many people find comfort in the consistency and predictability of mainstream media narratives. Challenging these narratives requires cognitive effort and can lead to discomfort or cognitive dissonance. 2. Information Overload: In an age where information is abundant, it can be overwhelming to sift through multiple sources. Mainstream media provides a simplified, cohesive narrative that is easier to consume and understand. 3. Social Conditioning: From a young age, people are often taught to trust authoritative sources such as mainstream media, schools, and government institutions. This conditioning can lead to a natural inclination to accept information from these sources without question. 4. Echo Chambers: Social media algorithms tend to reinforce existing beliefs by showing users content similar to what they have previously engaged with. This creates echo chambers where people are exposed primarily to information that aligns with their pre-existing views, reinforcing the mainstream narrative. 5. Corporate Interests: As mentioned, mainstream media often operates with corporate interests in mind. These corporations may prioritize profit over unbiased reporting, leading to narratives that serve their interests rather than the public’s. 6. Fear and Anxiety: Media often highlights negative events because they attract more attention and drive higher engagement. This focus on negativity can instil fear and anxiety, making people more susceptible to accepting information without critical evaluation.

🌐 Overcoming Echo Chambers in Media with Ground News 📰 In today’s world, confirmation bias is a powerful force shaping how we consume information. People naturally seek out content that aligns with their existing beliefs, while ignoring or undervaluing perspectives that challenge them. Traditional and social media often amplify this, feeding us one-sided narratives tailored to what we already believe. This creates “echo chambers” that limit our understanding and deepen societal divides. This is where Ground News shines. Unlike platforms that reinforce bias, Ground News provides a neutral and transparent approach to media consumption. It shows you the same story as reported by different media outlets, highlighting biases and letting you decide how to interpret the information. It’s a powerful tool to step outside your echo chamber and see the bigger picture. However, embracing this approach requires an important step: the willingness to actively seek out information that challenges your beliefs. It’s not always easy—sticking to comfortable ideas feels safer—but broadening your perspective is crucial for growth, understanding, and progress. I highly recommend everyone give Ground News a try. It’s a small step toward breaking free from the filter bubbles and gaining a more balanced view of the world. Let’s challenge ourselves to think critically, stay informed, and build bridges, not walls. 💡 #GroundNews #MediaBias #CriticalThinking #ConfirmationBias

Trinity Of Media And Rattled Readers PREAMBLE TO POEM With trinity of media (print media, TV media and social media) well pronounced, world of media has undergone sea change. Hence readers are more rattled and often ask: Where Lies Truth. As a long-standing newsman, I always wondered aloud as to why people in general allow media to mould their psychology and let it govern their attitudes.I know how rattled or cheated readers in general feel whenever any news turn out be fake.Call this poem "inside story" of how fake news trickle in. Hence I have tried to spell out a little how fake news trickle in newsroom. It will have to be admitted that each fake news is a big blot on Freedom of Press that is handed over to journos. May be Free Press is a show-piece of democracies of the world and hence one can not do much about it. Nevertheless, you can take my word that good journos among the crowd of rotten apples touch every news with trembling hand and do not sleep well after having passed the page for final publication. Next day they try to gauge their performance from reading the eyes of readers crowding a tea-stall nearby home.

This is probably the single most brilliant essay I have read describing the sources of Donald Trump's appeal and why and how he has emerged as such a force on the political stage--win or lose in two weeks. It also, of course, illustrates the dangers. To reprise a comment I have made numerous times, although Trump is an extreme example, there are many--and I mean many--parallels with leaders in other walks of life, including the narcissism (https://lnkd.in/gpMqgNyT) and the disinhibition (https://lnkd.in/gWdvSFqe). Therefore, there are lessons for anyone and everyone seeking to figure out how to succeed in a world that is hierarchical--there are more positions at the bottom than at the top--and competitive--because the rewards are greater at the top, people, and organizations, compete to win. And before you deprecate what Trump has achieved, note, for instance, the market value of Truth Social (symbol: DJT). It is a company without a business plan as far as I can tell, and represents mostly the pure value of Trump's name. It is not clear that Trump was ever a billionaire, but he is now, given his share of the market cap of Truth Social. In a market economy, market value does have at least some meaning. #leadership #power #influence #risktaking #disinhibition #Trump #narcissism #media