From Is to Ought Michael Lewis

In this episode Michael interviews Syed Shuva, a junior Information Systems researcher interested in (fake) news and deception. This conversation begins by discussing idiosyncrasies of navigating academic life and research, then moves to an exploration of news and what might indicate its fake, and the opportunities and limitation of third-party evaluations.

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In this episode Michael is joined by fellow Freedomcaster Samuel Vernon as they interview author and social commentator Gabrielle Bauer. The trio traverses Gabrielle's book "Blindsight is 2020" and discuss the ethics, philosophies, and cultural factors and figures in this retrospective tour of the mandate mindset that took hold in the wake of COVID-19. Be sure to download this episode's artifact for more information on Gabrielle, the key figures discussed in the podcast, and some of the research behind "safety culture".

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In this episode Michael interviews Julie Mastrine, Director of Media Bias Ratings and Marketing at All Sides - a news evaluation platform designed to provide balanced news, media bias ratings, and promote diverse perspectives and real conversation. This conversation begins by surveying some causes and consequences of the decline in news media trust and then ventures into the different methods All Sides uses to evaluates media bias. Next the pair discusses digital information gatekeeping. Julie wraps up with some advice on how to stay discerning and civically informed in the age of digital information.

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In this episode, Michael introduces his roles for the "fake news" series, the eight landmark themes you'll encounter, and the three goals for the podcasts.

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In this episode, Michael previews a forthcoming series on "Fake News" and invites leading researchers, journalists, and cultural critics to join him in a protracted public discussion on this consequential topic.

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In her return to "From Is to Ought", Leondra joins Michael to apply philosophy, reason, humility, and gratitude to politics, history, and modern culture. In a ranging conversation that attempts deference to history and pluralism, Leondra and Michael embody the type of discourse that contributes to building a constructive and principled future.
This episode features two friends, data science peers, and former classmates exploring the landscapes on which so much of progress is risked. We hope you enjoy, and will join us in #SpeakingFreely.