About this episode
In the 100th episode, Josh Levs discusses the decline in news consumption and the implications of JOMO, while critiquing media practices and addressing political discourse.
It’s the 100th episode! Join the celebration and support the fight for truth by becoming a Founding Member at TheyStandCorrected.substack.com . Today, Josh divulges a reality that Big Media doesn’t want you to know: News consumption has plummeted. More people are proudly announcing that they’re cutting back, calling it JOMO — the joy of missing out. That may be a good thing. A study finds that people who spend more time following the news are more misinformed about crucial topics. That’s because of how news giants are responding to the shrinking audience. Josh explains that it’s a story of marauders, shields, and people who are supposed to be warriors for truth choosing instead to play on their phones. Also, the term “derangement syndrome” is now being used in all sorts of contexts — in reference to a state, a technology, and a wildly popular singer. It isn’t just a new catch-all phrase; it’s a sign of problematic thinking pushed by the media.  Plus, celebratory voice messages from supporters. And something listeners have asked for: a message to share with friends who may be entrenched in talking points of the political right or left. Get the…
People in this episode
Host: Josh Levs
Topics covered
- news consumption
- JOMO
- media criticism
- misinformation
- political discourse
- celebration
Keywords
- news
- JOMO
- misinformation
- media
- politics
- celebration
- truth
- derangement syndrome
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Big Media, They Stand Corrected, BuyMeACoffee.com, PayPal.me, TheyStandCorrected.substack.com, joshlevs.com
Books & works: JOMO, derangement syndrome
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