Patrick Boehler 1 year ago

The irregular, winding streets of ancient Pompeii weren't primitive or unplanned—they were sophisticated designs that integrated the city better than rigid grid layouts. Modern urban planners could learn something https://research-management.mq.edu.au/ws/portalfiles/portal/136268286/Publisher_version.pdf

Patrick Boehler 1 year ago

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Bluesky Social

Crystal Lee (@crystaljjlee.com)

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Patrick Boehler 1 year ago

True editorial independence isn't the freedom to publish whatever we deem important—it's the unburdened expression of new information that improves someone's ability to navigate their life better.

Gazzetta

Re:filtered #15: When 'independence' becomes clientelism, and how to genuinely reclaim it

Flawed assumptions we can't afford.

Patrick Boehler 1 year ago

Sadly, the best way of getting funding in media research is telling people what they want to hear and make them feel good about it too https://on.ft.com/3YbtDSP

Patrick Boehler 1 year ago

This month's newsletter is out a bit early (amid a busy week in Taiwan) and it's a longer one: a conversation with Candice Fortman that gets into the heart of journalism. It's on idealism, the business side of things, and real-world utility.

Gazzetta

Re:filtered #14: 'Journalism needs to decenter journalism'

A conversation with Candice Fortman.

Patrick Boehler 1 year ago

“In Munich, the Czechoslovak delegation were kept in an adjoining room to await details of when and how they would surrender the Sudetenland to Hitler. On Tuesday, the Ukrainians were not even in the same country.”

the Guardian

Ukraine and Europe made to sit outside as US and Russia sharpen their carving knives

In this back-to-the-future world, Russia is fully restored to the top table, while the US envoys outdo each other to praise Trump

Patrick Boehler 1 year ago

In Taipei until the end of the month for RightsCon, and separate workshops and discussions on media strategy, research, and funding. I'll be sharing some takeaways and resources in my early March newsletter. If you're in Taipei and these topics are of interest, I'd be happy to connect.

Patrick Boehler 1 year ago

Important reminder: Voters rejected the status quo -- they didn’t embrace fascism.

Google Docs

Indivisible: A Practical Guide to Democracy on the Brink

If there's one universally accepted truth in the modern age, it's that sequels suck. And Trump 2.0 will be no exception. Trump, Vance, and their MA...

Patrick Boehler 1 year ago

Few things are more dystopian than the dancing robots at China‘s national Spring Festival Year gala

Instagram

Visuals China on Instagram: "Robot Twirling Handkerchief, my favorite programs of tonight’s CCTV Spring Festival Gala, the episode was directed by Zhang Yimou. #chinesenewyear2025"

3,876 likes, 252 comments - visuals_china on January 28, 2025: "Robot Twirling Handkerchief, my favorite programs of tonight’s CCTV Spring F...

directed by Zhang Yimou, of course.

Patrick Boehler 1 year ago

The US media dev funding freeze is hitting newsrooms globally directly or indirectly; thousands of journalists won't be able to do their jobs. Check-in slots for affected colleagues in my newsletter:

Gazzetta

Re:filtered #13: Thoughts on this moment and research on how people share news

How news really spreads when nobody's watching.

Remember that you're more than your job.

Patrick Boehler 1 year ago

Your 'creator economy' runs on oligarch whims. They harvest your data and let algorithms dictate your reach - amplified or buried at their profit-driven whim. The fediverse isn't just an alternative, it's escape from digital feudalism. No billionaires parsing your data or controlling your reach.

Patrick Boehler 1 year ago

I’m not mourning TikTok. The creator economy needs sustainable foundations, not walled gardens. We should be exploring decentralized alternatives that put creator autonomy, community ownership first. Sustainability means building systems that can't be bought, banned, or controlled. 🌱

Patrick Boehler 1 year ago

In writing my next newsletter came across this compelling definition of "news value" as a compound of social significance & audience relevance = “related to meaningful events that can prompt communication among users.”

Understanding news-sharing across different platforms: the effects of newsworthiness and gratifications from news-sharing

As news consumption on social networking sites increases, dissemination of disinformation such as fake news-sharing is a new threat to the entire n...

Patrick Boehler 1 year ago

Watch Duty is often called an "app" not "journalism," yet they exemplify journalism's best: identifying vital need (real-time wildfire info) & serving it through verification, clear writing & context.

Patrick Boehler 1 year ago

The media execs we need: Equal parts digital strategist & institutional leader. Too rare? Yes. Impossible? No. Some thoughts on overcoming that dichotomy and survey results among peers:

Gazzetta

Re:filtered #12: The metamorphosis of media leadership & 2025 predictions

Beyond the walls we built ourselves.

Patrick Boehler 1 year ago

The App Freedom Index is a much-needed initiative aimed at promoting transparency within the global app ecosystem. Virtual launch, Dec. 19:

Apple Censorship – Keeping Apple Accountable Globally

Tracking App status globally

Patrick Boehler 1 year ago

1-question survey on leadership if you work/worked in media (totally anonymous unless you want to me quoted in the newsletter) Describe your ideal media leader - what qualities and vision would inspire you to do your best work? -

Media Leader Traits Survey

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Patrick Boehler 1 year ago

If you want to connect, don't have a human assistant coordinate. It's almost 2025 - abusing someone’s time for your scheduling either shows you're digitally out of touch or think you're above managing your calendar. It’s not that hard and will increase the likelihood you get a meeting.

Patrick Boehler 1 year ago

Exile media donors: stop looking at social following, engagement, page views when assessing newsrooms you fund. There is so much fraud I don't know where to begin, making such ecosystem analysis and impact reports meaningless; eg: I just bought 13k real pv in a really closed region for 37 USD.

Patrick Boehler 1 year ago

Check out the Nostr tracking token remover bot:

GitHub

GitHub - f321x/nostr-tracking-token-remover: Nostr bot to remove tracking tokens from URLs and reply them to Notes

Nostr bot to remove tracking tokens from URLs and reply them to Notes - f321x/nostr-tracking-token-remover

It automatically replies to your posts with tracking-free versions, stripping out tracking from the url. Great idea.