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Episode Notes: Cultural Journalism in Action
Introduction: The State of Cultural Journalism
The episode begins by addressing the challenges facing cultural journalism today: the impact of digital media, the pursuit of clicks, and the decline in intellectual depth. It highlights the importance of embracing the spirit of a truth-seeking journalist, emphasizing intellectual rigor, critical analysis, and the refusal to conform to superficial trends.
The Metamorphosis of Cultural Journalism
- Cultural journalism's shift from its noble origins to its diluted state is discussed. The need for a renewed commitment to academic rigour is stressed, alongside the importance of engaging with diverse cultural phenomena and challenging the status quo to transcend mediocrity.
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