Théophile Lenoir
@theolenoir.bsky.social
Environmental footprint of AI and everything objectivity, PhD candidate at the University of Milan, affiliated with the Sciences Po medialab.
Ah that's a tricky one. I think one way to think about it is through progress. Like in modernity technologies define progress, but a tech-driven future might increasingly not be seen as progress socially. A great book to think through this is Latour's Down to Earth!
November 1, 2023 at 8:32 AM
Ah that's a tricky one. I think one way to think about it is through progress. Like in modernity technologies define progress, but a tech-driven future might increasingly not be seen as progress socially. A great book to think through this is Latour's Down to Earth!
If there's a journalism crisis, it could be viewed in this context: the rise of diverse information sources highlights the specific positioning of journalism. This challenges news organizations' assertions that they serve everyone's interests.
October 2, 2023 at 1:18 PM
If there's a journalism crisis, it could be viewed in this context: the rise of diverse information sources highlights the specific positioning of journalism. This challenges news organizations' assertions that they serve everyone's interests.
News organizations face a dilemma. They aim to write in the interest of a universal public, yet their paying readership is distinct.
October 2, 2023 at 1:18 PM
News organizations face a dilemma. They aim to write in the interest of a universal public, yet their paying readership is distinct.
A closer look at the demographics of those who pay for online news reveals:
- They are predominantly male, older, wealthier, and better educated.
- 51% express a very strong interest in politics.
- Interestingly, a majority (56%) identify as politically centrist.
- They are predominantly male, older, wealthier, and better educated.
- 51% express a very strong interest in politics.
- Interestingly, a majority (56%) identify as politically centrist.
October 2, 2023 at 1:17 PM
A closer look at the demographics of those who pay for online news reveals:
- They are predominantly male, older, wealthier, and better educated.
- 51% express a very strong interest in politics.
- Interestingly, a majority (56%) identify as politically centrist.
- They are predominantly male, older, wealthier, and better educated.
- 51% express a very strong interest in politics.
- Interestingly, a majority (56%) identify as politically centrist.
- Factors influencing payment decisions include price (affordability), quality (relevance), and user experience (fewer ads).
- In the UK, 65% of subscribers believe that nothing could convince them to pay for online news.
- In the UK, 65% of subscribers believe that nothing could convince them to pay for online news.
October 2, 2023 at 1:17 PM
- Factors influencing payment decisions include price (affordability), quality (relevance), and user experience (fewer ads).
- In the UK, 65% of subscribers believe that nothing could convince them to pay for online news.
- In the UK, 65% of subscribers believe that nothing could convince them to pay for online news.
Key takeaways include:
- The percentage of citizens paying for online news varies significantly by country: 39% in Norway, 21% in the US, 11% in France, and 9% in the UK.
- The percentage of citizens paying for online news varies significantly by country: 39% in Norway, 21% in the US, 11% in France, and 9% in the UK.
October 2, 2023 at 1:17 PM
Key takeaways include:
- The percentage of citizens paying for online news varies significantly by country: 39% in Norway, 21% in the US, 11% in France, and 9% in the UK.
- The percentage of citizens paying for online news varies significantly by country: 39% in Norway, 21% in the US, 11% in France, and 9% in the UK.