Ah yes, unfortunately journalists are very cynical in general (more on this in the upcoming newsroom epistemics post.) And rationalists are very suspicious of journalists. Together, that means my points probably sound pretty cynical/defensive. I agree with you that in practice some sources are motivated by altruistic, pro-social reasons as well.
Ah yes, unfortunately journalists are very cynical in general (more on this in the upcoming newsroom epistemics post.) And rationalists are very suspicious of journalists. Together, that means my points probably sound pretty cynical/defensive. I agree with you that in practice some sources are motivated by altruistic, pro-social reasons as well.