Not new, but new to me: an excellent read identifying the problems with the business model of journalism, and practical suggestions of what to do about it in order to restore journalism as a stable, load bearing fourth pillar of democracy.
https://www.cjr.org/special_report/journalism-power-public-good-community-infrastructure.php
#journalism #democracy #participatorydemocracy
“The crisis facing journalism isn’t just about business models and algorithms, or trust and engagement. It’s not just about revenue and sustainability, or vulture hedge funds and venture philanthropists. Or foundations and media policy. The crisis facing journalism is also about journalism’s very purpose, and its public benefit.”
“The solution to the current crisis in journalism isn’t simply to save jobs, but to willingly and intentionally democratize the means of journalistic production. New infrastructure that weaves participatory media and public assets will democratize journalistic skills and could unlock a movement for collective action, a not-so-secret weapon against news deserts and misinformation hidden in plain sight.
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... It relies on thousands of everyday people who are eager to participate, organizations with physical media-maker spaces, and communities taking collective action. “
@Brendanjones Food for thought for @mikegalsworthy and @BylinesNetwork, @BellaCaledonia, @thecommongreen ...?
@Brendanjones new to me too. thanks..