Techies call it user-generated-content. Journos see a crowd. But when the news system reboots sources will go directly to the people who are increasingly thirsty for information, exptertise and perspective.
On Wednesday our focus will be on how news and perspectives flow from the source, the person with expertise, to the destination -- the people who want to be informed.
In the past, all news flowed through a chain of intermediaries who were selective in who they heard and added opportunities for distortion. On the other hand, as our contrarian Nick Denton is likely to argue, how do you find the good stuff in a sea of garbage? Our two true-believers, Wilson and Sterne are likely to have ideas about this.
Our discussion will be Internet-style, with a microphone that moves through the room. You may make comments, not just ask questions. The room will be packed with people with active roles in this area, and active minds. You don't necessarily have to raise your hand to be asked to participate, so pay attention!
After the discussion, the "common space" will become an open newsroom. Bring your laptop, we'll have wifi (knock wood), refreshments (coffee, bottled water, soft drinks) and we'll be schmoozing and blogging about what we talked about.
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Techies call it user-generated-content. Journos see a crowd. But when the news system reboots sources will go directly to the people who are increasingly thirsty for information, exptertise and perspective.
