About this episode
The episode discusses critical media literacy, the connection between data centers and fracking, and tools for media consumers.
First up, Mickey and Eleanor dive into some critical media literacy including AI-generated videos and images that ping our confirmation biases, making it all the more important to stay vigilant in analyzing content, regardless of whether or not we want it to be true. We also look at patterns of mis and disinformation, tools and tips for media consumers and creators, and more. Next up, Katie Jones from Fractracker joins the show to talk about the shadowy connection between data centers and fracking. Katie talks about how data centers are in many ways the new fracking boom, and are using many of the same loopholes and tactics to push through public opposition while also of course demanding a power surge, mostly coming from fossil fuels. Katie and I also debunk some of the propaganda around how good data centers are for your community, and highlight Fractracker tools to educate, engage and organize in your home place. The News That Didn’t Make the News. Each week, co-hosts Mickey Huff and Eleanor Goldfield conduct in depth interviews with their guests and offer hard hitting commentary on the key political, social, and economic issues of the day with an emphasis on critical media…
People in this episode
Hosts: Mickey Huff, Eleanor Goldfield
Guest: Katie Jones
Topics covered
- media literacy
- AI-generated content
- misinformation
- data centers
- fracking
- community impact
Keywords
- media literacy
- AI
- misinformation
- data centers
- fracking
- community
- Fractracker
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Fractracker
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