Who owns the news? And what does that mean for our society? Deconstruct the News is a new series analysing and interrogating the media industry in the UK.
The way we consume news has changed immeasurably. Where media organisations used to be the gatekeeper of information, now anyone can share news with the world, instantly.
I’ve worked in the media, in one guise or another, for over a decade in amongst that change. Yet I often feel overwhelmed when trying to keep pace with what makes the news, and why. It can feel that current affairs are becoming a heavier weight to bear. And I’m not alone. The Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism cited in their annual report that more people than ever avoid the news.
But I believe a functioning press is an essential part of a free democracy, how do we re-engage people, and should we?
So I’m starting again. I'm taking apart the constituent parts of the news industry in order to understand it. Studying, piece by piece. I'll be speaking to renowned journalists, academics, organisations and experts in their fields to understand why the news media is the way it is. Together, we'll be investigating the impact of social media, predicting the future impact of AI, drawing on historical lessons we can learn and, most importantly, providing explainers on how the news media works.
All, I hope, to understand how the news impacts our daily lives.
And you can join me, by subscribing for free and commenting below on what you'd like to see us explore together.
Thanks for reading, and hi, I’m Daniel - and together, let’s Deconstruct the News.
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