Has the internet ruined Journalism? – John DeDakis
It promised unlimited reach, direct engagement, and a more informed world. But instead devalued expertise, creating a ‘clicks and outrage’ economy where speed reigns over accuracy.
To help us get the full story, we’re joined by John DeDakis, an award-winning novelist, writing coach, public speaker, and former CNN Senior Copy Editor.
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00:00 The Journey of a Journalist
02:16 The Impact of the Internet on Journalism
03:52 Skepticism and Trust in Digital News
06:25 Challenges for Editors in the Digital Age
08:48 The Shift Towards Clickbait and Investigative Journalism
11:35 The Rise of Citizen Journalism
13:55 The Role of AI in Journalism
16:37 The Future of Content Creation
19:14 The Ethics of AI and Journalism
21:19 Substack and the Future of Individual Journalism
24:08 The Evolution of Journalism in the Digital Age
30:15 The Importance of Media Literacy and Education
37:08 The Role of Public Broadcasting in Journalism
42:50 Hope for the Future of Journalism
45:18 Curiosity as a Key Skill for Writers
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John DeDakis
Award-winning novelist John DeDakis (Pronounced: dee-DAY-kiss) is a former editor on CNN's "The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer." DeDakis is the author of six novels in the Lark Chadwick mystery-suspense-thriller series. In his most recent book, Enemies Domestic, Lark is a White House press secretary forced to make her extremely personal abort-or-not-to-abort decision in a highly toxic and polarized political fishbowl—all while dealing with an attack on the presidency. DeDakis, a former White House correspondent, is a writing coach, manuscript editor, podcaster, and regularly teaches novel writing at literary centers and writers’ conferences nationwide. Website: www.johndedakis.com