Top Journalist Reveals Shocking Changes in Investigative Reporting
Send us a textFull Episode Release October 17th!👉Sign up for the Newsletter https://www.themiddlegroundmic.com/newsletter👉Full Episode Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2465711/episodes/18020390The journalism landscape is changing, with more insiders sharing **secrets** than ever before. New **news** is surfacing thanks to greater **whistleblower protections**. This shift raises important **ethics** questions about **corruption** within a **company**, especially when it involves **data theft**.Fresh smile. Fresh start. 🦷Fresh smile. 🦷
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Invisible Forces in Politics: How Tech Shapes Democracy
Send us a textWhat if your opinions — and even your vote — weren’t really your own?In this episode, The MiddleGround Mic dives into the invisible tech forces shaping democracy. Journalist and author Jacob Ward explains how algorithms, social media, and AI influence political behavior and decision-making in ways we barely notice.💡 Takeaways:AI and social media engineer divisionTech companies’ political leanings are business decisionsYounger generations are shifting right due to digital fatigueDemocracy depends on protecting real human choice Fresh smile. Fresh start. 🦷Fresh smile. 🦷
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How Your Brain Tricks You Every Day
Send us a textFull Episode Release October 17th!👉Sign up for the Newsletter https://www.themiddlegroundmic.com/newsletter👉Full Episode Youtube:https://youtu.be/LeY5WyjLN0Q👉Full Episode Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2465711/episodes/18020390The human brain utilizes **brain shortcuts** to navigate daily routines, often relying on **heuristics** for quick **decision making**. This can lead to interesting situations based on our **cognitive biases**, as our **cognitive psychology** shows, but understanding **how the brain works** can help us recognize **implicit bias** in our actions.Support the showSubscribe for Premium content:👉https://www.buzzsprout.com/2465711/subscribeSupport with a donation:👉https://www.buzzsprout.com/2465711/support👉 PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=QH8JPJGTEMQRS Sign up for our Newsletter: https://www.themiddlegroundmic.com/newsletter
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5 BIG Differences Between Fox News and MSNBC You Need to Know
Send us a textFull Episode Release October 17th!👉Sign up for the Newsletter https://www.themiddlegroundmic.com/newsletter👉Full Episode Youtube:https://youtu.be/LeY5WyjLN0Q👉Full Episode Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2465711/episodes/18020390This analysis looks at how **biased news** impacts public perception. We touch on the role of **social media** in shaping opinions, and how different **news channel** present information. Understanding **bias** is crucial in today's **media** landscape, especially when navigating **politics** and **journalism**.Support the showSubscribe for Premium content:👉https://www.buzzsprout.com/2465711/subscribeSupport with a donation:👉https://www.buzzsprout.com/2465711/support👉 PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=QH8JPJGTEMQRS Sign up for our Newsletter: https://www.themiddlegroundmic.com/newsletter
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Why AI Might Be Controlling You!
Send us a textFull Episode Release October 17th!👉Sign up for the Newsletter https://www.themiddlegroundmic.com/newsletter👉Full Episode Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2465711/episodes/18020390👉Full Episode Youtube: https://youtu.be/LeY5WyjLN0QThe discussion explores how **artificial intelligence** and **machine learning** are shaping our world. From advancements in **robotics** to concerns about **data privacy**, the rapid development of **transformers** is raising important questions. What does this mean for **silicon valley** and the future of **deep learning**?Fresh smile. Fresh start. 🦷Fresh smile. 🦷
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