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CK News Podcast 08/10/2023
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CK News Podcast 08/10/2023

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News

Inside Pixel Vault’s Acquisition of Wolf Game

Y00ts NFT Collection is Migrating to Ethereum

Coinbase Ethereum L2 Launches Mainnet With $142M Already on Its Network

Binance Labs commits $5 million to invest in Curve DAO tokens

Amazon Dishing Out Free NFTs To Over 200 Million Prime Subscribers

Generative Art Platform Fxhash Secures $5M in Seed Funding Round Led by 1kx

Bitcoin Web3 wallet Xverse raises $5 million in seed funding round led by Jump Crypto

Bolero 'Song Shares' Paints Bright Future for Future of NFT-fueled Music

France updates crypto regulations in light of MiCA

Top Democrat Maxine Waters 'Deeply Concerned' Over Launch of PayPal Stablecoin

BNB Chain hard fork to improve security and compatibility with EVM chains

Coinbase Ventures invests in Rocket Pool via RPL token purchase

A16z crypto introduces Lasso and Jolt to enhance zero-knowledge proofs

SEC Says It Plans to Appeal XRP Sales Ruling in Ripple Case

Supreme Court Says Apple App Store Rules Can Stand—For Now

Fraktion – A Brand-new Fractional Real Estate Investment Platform Built On Tezos

China's internet giants order $5 bln of Nvidia chips to power AI ambitions -FT

News firms seek transparency, collective negotiation over content use by AI makers - letter

‘Blatant economic coercion’: China slams Biden’s order limiting U.S. overseas tech investment

A Connecticut Man Has Pleaded Guilty to Forging and Selling 145 Fake Peter Max Paintings

Known as a Deep-Pocketed, ‘Aggressive’ Chinese Collector, Ding Yixiao Has Now Been Blacklisted by the Art Market. What Happened?

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Art

Modern Prisoner Chapter ll

by X & Profile Artist on Nifty Gateway

Deekay Motion on Base

By Deekay on Base. Prices are as above. Link is to twitter post and can find link through there or on the Summer site i shared yesterday.


Ethical Concerns in Independent Journalism

Navigating the Intersection of Ethics and Monetization

This article delves into the evolving landscape of independent journalism, exploring its inherent ethical concerns while elucidating the potential influence of monetization on journalistic integrity. Using core principles of journalistic ethics as a framework, we critically analyze the myriad ways in which monetization strategies can both support and challenge these principles.

The digital revolution has catalyzed a new era of journalism, characterized by a surge in independent journalists and bloggers. These individuals, unencumbered by traditional media affiliations, present both a refreshing diversity of perspectives and a unique set of ethical challenges, especially when revenue generation intersects with journalistic duty.

Foundational Ethics of Journalism

Journalists, whether part of legacy media or independent entities, are beholden to foundational ethical principles which include:

Accuracy and Fairness: Rooted in the belief that every story has multiple facets, journalists are obligated to present a comprehensive view, ensuring factual correctness and swift rectification of inaccuracies (Kovach & Rosenstiel, 2014).

Independence: As posited by McChesney (2003), independence from vested interests is crucial for journalistic integrity.

Impartiality: Drawing from Ward's (2005) notion of pragmatic objectivity, journalists are expected to approach narratives without letting personal biases predominate.

Humanity and Harm Minimization: This principle underscores the journalist's duty to understand the ramifications of their reporting on individuals and communities (Richards, 2005).

Accountability and Transparency: Emphasizing a reciprocal relationship with the audience, journalists are urged to be transparent about their methodologies and open to feedback (Plaisance, 2013).

Monetization in Independent Journalism

Independent journalism's inherent financial challenges lead to diverse monetization approaches:

  • Advertisement Revenue: Schudson (2011) argues that a dependency on ad revenues can inadvertently push narratives towards sensationalism, potentially jeopardizing objectivity.

  • Sponsored Content: While sponsored pieces offer financial support, they blur the lines between editorial content and advertising, necessitating stringent disclosure protocols (Einwiller et al., 2020).

  • Subscription Models and Paywalls: Though offering financial stability, they risk creating echo chambers by catering primarily to paying subscribers' biases (Newman et al., 2018).

  • Crowdfunding and Donations: These democratize funding but also introduce potential bias if significant contributions stem from specific interest groups (Carvajal et al., 2012).

  • Affiliate Marketing: As explored by Karlsson & Clerwall (2017), this strategy might engender conflicts of interest, especially when products lie within the journalist's purview.

Future Implications

The symbiotic relationship between ethics and monetization in independent journalism mandates continual introspection. Balancing revenue generation with ethical integrity is crucial to ensure the trustworthiness and sustainability of independent journalistic endeavors. As the media landscape continues to evolve, academia must play a proactive role in charting the ethical contours of this dynamic domain.

References:

Carvajal, M., García-Avilés, J. A., & González, J. L. (2012). Crowdfunding in journalism. Digital Journalism, 1(2), 295-313.
Einwiller, S. A., Korn, K., & Böhm, M. (2020). Sponsored content: How it impacts perceived source credibility and attitudes. Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly, 97(3), 711-730.
Karlsson, M., & Clerwall, C. (2017). Affiliate marketing in Swedish digital newspapers: A mixed-methods study of market size, market structure, and market practices. Journalism Studies, 20(14), 2090-2109.
Kovach, B., & Rosenstiel, T. (2014). The elements of journalism. New York: Three Rivers Press.
McChesney, R. W. (2003). The problem of journalism: A political economic contribution to an explanation of the crisis in contemporary US journalism. Journalism Studies, 4(3), 299-329.
Newman, N., Fletcher, R., Levy, D. A., & Nielsen, R. K. (2018). Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2018. Reuters Institute.
Plaisance, P. L. (2013). Media ethics: Key principles for responsible practice. Sage.
Richards, I. (2005). Quagmires and quandaries: Exploring journalism ethics. UNSW Press.
Schudson, M. (2011). The sociology of news. WW Norton & Company.
Ward, S. J. (2005). Philosophical foundations for global journalism ethics. Journal of Mass Media Ethics, 20(1), 3-21.

Thursday, August 10, 2023

Embrace Possibilities, Nurture Inner Peace, and Practice Patience

I embrace possibilities, nurture inner peace, and practice patience.

Number Science: Numerology - 1 (New Beginnings, Independence, Leadership)

On this Thursday, August 10, 2023, adopt an alpha mindset that encourages you to embrace possibilities, nurture inner peace, and practice patience. Embrace the potential for new opportunities and experiences that this day brings. Nurture inner peace by finding moments of tranquility amidst life's demands. Practice patience in navigating challenges and allowing things to unfold in their own time.

The numerology of 1 signifies new beginnings, independence, and leadership. Use this energy to embark on fresh starts and take the lead in shaping your own path.

With this alpha mindset, mantra, and the influence of numerology, you can approach Thursday, August 10, 2023, with a sense of openness, calmness, and resilience, making it a day of new beginnings, inner harmony, and empowered patience.

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Thank you to everyone. Stay Born Bored and ready for action.

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