Spearman
@franspearman.bsky.social
Technologist in pursuit of our humanity
"Here's a case study: This renewable energy breakthrough got 1/50th the coverage of a celebrity scandal on the same day. Both are 'news.' Only one affects your future." #MediaPerformance
February 16, 2026 at 5:05 PM
"Here's a case study: This renewable energy breakthrough got 1/50th the coverage of a celebrity scandal on the same day. Both are 'news.' Only one affects your future." #MediaPerformance
On-screen authority often hides off-screen decision-making. #Newsrooms
February 16, 2026 at 8:02 AM
On-screen authority often hides off-screen decision-making. #Newsrooms
Explanation is the new authority. #FutureOfMedia
February 15, 2026 at 8:02 AM
Explanation is the new authority. #FutureOfMedia
"Inviting developers, journalists, and skeptics to examine our systems. Break them if you can. Make them better if you will. That's how trust is built." #SystemDesign
February 14, 2026 at 5:05 PM
"Inviting developers, journalists, and skeptics to examine our systems. Break them if you can. Make them better if you will. That's how trust is built." #SystemDesign
Optimised systems resist reform. #MediaSystems
February 14, 2026 at 8:02 AM
Optimised systems resist reform. #MediaSystems
"Transparency isn't a feature—it's the foundation. You should always know where your news comes from and why you're seeing it." #AttentionEconomy
February 13, 2026 at 5:06 PM
"Transparency isn't a feature—it's the foundation. You should always know where your news comes from and why you're seeing it." #AttentionEconomy
Incentives shape outcomes. #MediaEconomics
February 13, 2026 at 8:02 AM
Incentives shape outcomes. #MediaEconomics
"Our avatars are tools, not replacements. They free human journalists to investigate what matters instead of chasing clickbait. That's the goal." #HiddenBias
February 12, 2026 at 5:06 PM
"Our avatars are tools, not replacements. They free human journalists to investigate what matters instead of chasing clickbait. That's the goal." #HiddenBias
Bias often lives in what feels ‘normal’. #MediaBias
February 12, 2026 at 8:02 AM
Bias often lives in what feels ‘normal’. #MediaBias
"We're not ignoring what's broken. We're refusing to let 'broken' be the only story. There's a difference between optimism and accuracy—and sometimes they overlap." #BreakingNews
February 11, 2026 at 5:07 PM
"We're not ignoring what's broken. We're refusing to let 'broken' be the only story. There's a difference between optimism and accuracy—and sometimes they overlap." #BreakingNews
Permanent urgency prevents reflection. #MediaPsychology
February 11, 2026 at 8:02 AM
Permanent urgency prevents reflection. #MediaPsychology
"Solutions journalism isn't hiding problems—it's refusing to stop at the problem. Every crisis has people working on it. They deserve coverage too." #AvatarMedia
February 10, 2026 at 5:05 PM
"Solutions journalism isn't hiding problems—it's refusing to stop at the problem. Every crisis has people working on it. They deserve coverage too." #AvatarMedia
Interchangeability tells you where power really sits. #MediaPower
February 10, 2026 at 8:02 AM
Interchangeability tells you where power really sits. #MediaPower
"We built something different. AI-powered news that prioritizes solutions over outrage, progress over panic, and your intelligence over your anxiety. Here's how it works:" #MediaPerformance
February 9, 2026 at 5:06 PM
"We built something different. AI-powered news that prioritizes solutions over outrage, progress over panic, and your intelligence over your anxiety. Here's how it works:" #MediaPerformance
On-screen authority often hides off-screen decision-making. #Newsrooms
February 9, 2026 at 8:02 AM
On-screen authority often hides off-screen decision-making. #Newsrooms
"Thanks for engaging this week. The response has been overwhelming. Monday we start showing you the alternative. Stay curious." #TheUplift
February 8, 2026 at 5:05 PM
"Thanks for engaging this week. The response has been overwhelming. Monday we start showing you the alternative. Stay curious." #TheUplift
The Uplift isn’t anti-media. It’s pro-clarity and pro-human intelligence. #BetterMedia
February 8, 2026 at 8:02 AM
The Uplift isn’t anti-media. It’s pro-clarity and pro-human intelligence. #BetterMedia
"We're cataloging positive developments that got zero mainstream coverage. The contrast is stunning. Join us: [link]" #CalmMedia
February 7, 2026 at 5:05 PM
"We're cataloging positive developments that got zero mainstream coverage. The contrast is stunning. Join us: [link]" #CalmMedia
In an attention economy, calm becomes quietly radical. #SlowMedia
February 7, 2026 at 8:02 AM
In an attention economy, calm becomes quietly radical. #SlowMedia
"Shout out to the real journalists still doing actual investigative work despite impossible odds. You deserve better tools, better support, and an audience that knows the difference between you and a teleprompter reader." #OutrageEconomy
February 6, 2026 at 5:05 PM
"Shout out to the real journalists still doing actual investigative work despite impossible odds. You deserve better tools, better support, and an audience that knows the difference between you and a teleprompter reader." #OutrageEconomy
Outrage is profitable. Understanding is not. #MediaIncentives
February 6, 2026 at 8:02 AM
Outrage is profitable. Understanding is not. #MediaIncentives
"What if news avatars had no corporate masters? No shareholders. No advertisers to please. Just information. Wild concept, right? That's what we're building." #ContextMatters
February 5, 2026 at 5:07 PM
"What if news avatars had no corporate masters? No shareholders. No advertisers to please. Just information. Wild concept, right? That's what we're building." #ContextMatters
‘Neutrality’ without context isn’t fairness. It’s often avoidance. #JournalismEthics
February 5, 2026 at 8:02 AM
‘Neutrality’ without context isn’t fairness. It’s often avoidance. #JournalismEthics