Journalism, Online Comments, and the Future of Public Discourse

is speech that flows out and through decision-making structures and can affect action.

to entry. Since warrens are smaller and rely on cooperation, they are theoretically more resilient.

Their first duty—the reporting of news—ensures the citizenry has access to reliable information to make informed arguments and decisions.

agenda-setting influence through the ability to provoke sustained public debate.

journalists independently decide which information to amplify or exclude, the potential for bias can creep into the newsgathering process.

“the hostile media effect.”

Rampant incivility, participation inequality, polarization, propaganda, distortion and distrust

one-way conversations where the goal is to filibuster and not to listen.

A Story Is a Promise of a Conversation