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The Revolt of the Public and the Crisis of Reputation, with Martin Gurri CARP Radio
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- Social Sciences
In 1962, media theorist Marshall McLuhan predicted that new communication technologies would transform the world into a “global village” in which the movement of ideas would no longer be constrained by geography. More pessimistically, McLuhan also said that the global village would “absolutely [ensure] maximal disagreement on all points.” 60 years later, the global village has become a reality- and the public is more divided and distrustful than ever.
In this episode, CARP media outreach director Deirdre Jane Prigge speaks with former CIA media analyst Martin Gurri, whose 2014 book The Revolt of the Public and the Crisis of Authority in the New Millennium details how a “tsunami of information” has stripped institutions of the authority they once took for granted. He joins us on the podcast to explain who the public and the elite are, why the public is so receptive to character assassination attempts, and how "old-fashioned virtues" like humility and courage can help individuals and organizations protect their reputations in a media environment hungry for scandal. Martin and Deirdre also discuss why prophecy is useless, the greatness of Leonard Bernstein, and how Martin became a hero in France.
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Show Notes
Martin Gurri is an author specializing in the relationship of politics and global media who has been praised for foreshadowing the political shocks of Brexit and the rise of Donald Trump. Mr. Gurri has published numerous articles, studies, and opinion pieces on geopolitical- and media-related topics. His blog, The Fifth Wave, pursues the themes first elaborated in The Revolt of the Public. He is also a George Mason alum and visiting research fellow at the Mercatus Center.
For more updates about the CARP Lab's work, check out our website. We're also on Twitter @CARP_Lab.
In 1962, media theorist Marshall McLuhan predicted that new communication technologies would transform the world into a “global village” in which the movement of ideas would no longer be constrained by geography. More pessimistically, McLuhan also said that the global village would “absolutely [ensure] maximal disagreement on all points.” 60 years later, the global village has become a reality- and the public is more divided and distrustful than ever.
In this episode, CARP media outreach director Deirdre Jane Prigge speaks with former CIA media analyst Martin Gurri, whose 2014 book The Revolt of the Public and the Crisis of Authority in the New Millennium details how a “tsunami of information” has stripped institutions of the authority they once took for granted. He joins us on the podcast to explain who the public and the elite are, why the public is so receptive to character assassination attempts, and how "old-fashioned virtues" like humility and courage can help individuals and organizations protect their reputations in a media environment hungry for scandal. Martin and Deirdre also discuss why prophecy is useless, the greatness of Leonard Bernstein, and how Martin became a hero in France.
If you liked this episode, comment, subscribe, leave us a 5-star rating, and share it with your friends and family. We really appreciate it.
Show Notes
Martin Gurri is an author specializing in the relationship of politics and global media who has been praised for foreshadowing the political shocks of Brexit and the rise of Donald Trump. Mr. Gurri has published numerous articles, studies, and opinion pieces on geopolitical- and media-related topics. His blog, The Fifth Wave, pursues the themes first elaborated in The Revolt of the Public. He is also a George Mason alum and visiting research fellow at the Mercatus Center.
For more updates about the CARP Lab's work, check out our website. We're also on Twitter @CARP_Lab.
1 hr 1 min