Jack Brewster, founder of Newsreel, reveals how toxic algorithms and AI media drive global hostility and presents his innovative, gamified solution to the misinformation crisis.

Episode Overview: The algorithms are broken. Journalist Jack Brewster has spent a decade on the front lines of the misinformation war, tracing viral lies from obscure social media posts to the highest levels of political debate. In this candid interview, he explains how social media systems reward polarization, why the erosion of local news is so dangerous, and even dives into the implications of Canadian legislation like Bill C-8 on media freedom.

But Jack isn't just diagnosing the problem—he’s building the antidote. He introduces Newsreel, an interactive news app designed to deliver high-quality, human-written news in a digestible format, helping users build a healthier information habit and fight news avoidance without the mental exhaustion of doomscrolling. This is a must-listen for anyone seeking clarity in the age of AI slop and digital hostility.

Key Topics Discussed:

•Why digital spaces are designed to drive hostility.

•Tracing viral lies: The infamous Haitian migrant story.

•How algorithms make us conspiratorial.

•The danger of local news erosion and why it matters to national discourse.

•Introducing Newsreel: Gamified news and the "streak system."

•The Canadian Bill C-8 & censorship concerns.

Guest Information:

Newsreel App: https://newsreel.co/download

Connect with Jack Brewster: 🐦

Twitter/X: https://x.com/jbruce218 💼

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackbrewster

Watch the full video version here: https://youtu.be/GDykMW_mNwMg

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