Wajahat Ali on Social Media, Echo-Chambers, and Journalism

Candid Insights with Sahil Badruddin

Sahil interviews Wajahat Ali -- a journalist, writer, lawyer, award-winning playwright, TV host, and a previous consultant for the U.S. State Department under Hillary Clinton -- to discuss his insights on the Role of Social Media as a Tool for Amplifying Marginalized Voices, the Dangers of Echo-Chambers and Self-Selection in News Consumption, the Importance of Digital Literacy in Schools, and the Challenges of Misinformation in the Post-Fact Society. Ali also delves into the Media's Role in Shaping Public Perceptions, the Impact of Social Justice Movements on Breaking Privilege Bubbles, and the Need for Balanced Reporting and Critical Thinking in Journalism today. Interview: candidinsights.co/wajahat-ali-interview

Timestamps:

• Social Media Bubbles — Time Index: 0:50

• Influencing Media — Time Index: 6:32

• Mainstream Media — Time Index: 11:15

• Increasing Media Bubbles — Time Index: 17:04

• Post-Fact Society — Time Index: 20:14

• “The Domestic Crusaders” Play — Time Index: 23:57

• Advice for Those in Media — Time Index: 30:25

• Sharing Stories — Time Index: 34:57

• Personal Stories in “I Speak for Myself” — Time Index: 38:40

• Muslims to Muslims Relationships — Time Index: 41:44

• Minority Groups and Social Media — Time Index: 45:50

• Advice on Journalism — Time Index: 50:27

• Vision for the Future — Time Index: 55:40