@geoffmcgivern.bsky.social
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Actor. Original Ford Prefect, 'The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy.' [BBC Radio] Barclay in 'Ghosts'. Uncle Geoff in 'Back', [Netflix/C4.]
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George Lakoff and I pushed this simple and reasonable idea years ago. When I returned to journalism, I realized the problem. Editors care more about SEO and controversy (=clicks) than about whether the headline is destroying truth. Incentive is to bait engagement at all cost.
November 30, 2025 at 1:11 AM
George Lakoff and I pushed this simple and reasonable idea years ago. When I returned to journalism, I realized the problem. Editors care more about SEO and controversy (=clicks) than about whether the headline is destroying truth. Incentive is to bait engagement at all cost.
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Unfortunately, in US journalism it is considered neutral to spread a lie, but it is considered "biased" to call out a lie. So, there is a structural asymmetry that rewards colorful lies with virality.
November 30, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Unfortunately, in US journalism it is considered neutral to spread a lie, but it is considered "biased" to call out a lie. So, there is a structural asymmetry that rewards colorful lies with virality.
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It sure seems to me that Trump is actually making deals with the cartels. He doesn’t want to end the cartels. He just wants his cut.
November 30, 2025 at 1:50 AM
It sure seems to me that Trump is actually making deals with the cartels. He doesn’t want to end the cartels. He just wants his cut.