Ever feel like you’re drowning in way too much information these days? Clay Shirky had an interesting take on the subject, and he may have a point. Think about it... we’re not necessarily overwhelmed by the sheer amount of content out there. The real issue could be how we each filter and make sense of it all. Our ability to be good “filters” impacts everything we consume online - the sources we trust, the perspectives we get exposed to, how well we separate fact from fiction, and more. Do we perhaps we need to optimise our own personal filtering skills and become more conscious consumers? This could mean: 🔍 Being more critical of sources before consuming 📰 Be more deliberate and selective of feeds/follows 📚 Seeking out diverse viewpoints 📶 Disconnecting from the deluge regularly Improving our filters might be the key to navigating this ocean of content - to thriving rather than drowning. #InfoOverload #FilterFailure
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In my newsletter, I write about why news aggregators keep failing, and why the real problem with Substack is how it limits publishers from running their business (of course, the Nazi problem is really bad too... but it's linked to the business problem: https://lnkd.in/d2gmUzBT
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If “compliance” is the excuse you’re using to not create short-form video content, you either need to: 1) Find a new Chief Compliance Officer, or; 2) Tell them to tune into N2 Content Marketing LLC's compliance webinar on Tuesday. In it, Nate Hoskin, CFP®, AWMA™ will walk through the exact compliance process he has fine-tuned over the last 3+ years of posting daily short-form video content across multiple social media platforms. As you'll learn: compliance isn't something to stress about if you build out the proper systems. Save your seat here: https://lnkd.in/gZpmkzU5
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Think Before You Share: Safeguarding the Digital World on Safer Internet Day and Beyond. Let's combat misinformation together! On Safer Internet Day and every day, take a moment to fact-check before sharing online. Misinformation can have real-world consequences, and it's crucial to keep ourselves and others informed. #SaferInternetDay #factcheck
Misinformation can result in people being left uninformed and can put lives at risk. What we share online can have consequences in the real world. On Tuesday's Safer Internet Day, and every day, take a minute to pause and verify facts before sharing content online.
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