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Bryan Tuk's avatar

This piece is right on point. 100%.

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Jim Geschke's avatar

Thanks, Bryan. The sandbox nature of the news competition is bloody awful. But I think the arrogance of the NY Times op-ed writer telling people not to think critically was downright nauseating.

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Bryan Tuk's avatar

I saw that - a pretty astonishing thing to come from the NYT, no?

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Jim Geschke's avatar

Yes. An editorial writer. I was astonished when I read it.

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Travis Stiles's avatar

I cringe at any effort to further erode confidence in the free press, and even though I think there is a concerted effort to do that here you really do highlight some important and legit issues. I wish there was some nuance so readers weren't consuming the information with the hypothesis in mind that news if bad now, but I think they will benefit regardless from the information provided. If there was any single point that I think is the truest assault on journalism, its the demise of local newspapers. The fact that was one of your first points is telling and appropriate. It's a well thought piece, even if I don't love the prevailing theory being offered.

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Congrats to your registry induction! Over many years newspaper's role morphed from a news distribution platform to a flyer/circulars distribution container. Like a big envelope. We've since changed out morning rituals of the paper and a coffee to coffee and a laptop. But at least now we have our daily Wordle.

I enjoyed seeing your photos. The moustache in the '80's was awesome! And thankfully, you don't look like Mark Twain in real life. Good article!

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Jim Geschke's avatar

Thanks, Paul. You're right about the morning ritual. I get the NY Times newsletter via email. I subscribe to the Wall Street Journal. Then I go through my various Substack subscriptions.

But I haven't fallen into the Wordle trap ... yet.

I'm awaiting word from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution editorial department. They are considering my two-part series on Men's Mental Health for their op-ed page. Wish me luck.

Yes. The 80s moustache ... my new girlfriend shunned it. Called it a "porn stache." :-) Anyway, thanks Paul. -- Jim

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Good luck on the Health article👍.

I was going to mention the "porn stache" by typing 'Bow chicka bow wow', or every hockey player, cop and fireman of the time. I couldn't grow a nice 'stache, but I did have a 'Hutterite beard' 😀

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Michael Scarmack's avatar

1976 satire “Network.” Prophetic? Yes, some people have lost their minds.

Can Journalism be revived, resurrected?

Isn’t it hard to squash disinformation, no/yes?

Love the graphics, Tombstone, Newspaper headlines above the fold!!

Great 2 minute clip, “Network”

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Jim Geschke's avatar

Thanks Michael. Yes, misinformation is rampant, but part of it is the fault of the reader .... poor reading comprehension is part of it. Then people "hear" things, then pass it along and substance gets lost in translation. Happens all the time. Kind of like rumors being passed.

Anyway, thanks. The Network reference is eerie, isn't it? By the way, Substack has a number of journalists worth reading ... Nellie Bowles, Bari Weiss, Glenn Greenwald among them. Recommend them all. Thanks for the comment -- Jim

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Michael Scarmack's avatar

My brother began his career in journalism so I have forwarded this piece to him which I hope he will read. Also, I plan to look up your recommendations, thanks.

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