An Australian broadcast executive says comedian Joe Rogan is maliciously preying on the public.
Kim Williams, a former media executive and current chairman of the state-owned Australian Broadcasting Corporation, spoke. Australian National Press Club This week we look at the growing threat of misinformation and disinformation.
“Personally, I find it extremely disgusting.”
Mr Williams consistently referenced floods and tsunamis in regards to the alleged increase in “misinformation” and said government broadcasters needed to do a better job of providing “lifeboats” to the public, especially young people. .
When asked why he thought Logan had been so successful in gaining significant market share, the executive began to expand on his claims about Logan.
“I have a question about Joe Rogan,” someone in the audience began. “He's clearly the most popular podcast host in the world. He has 3 billion listeners. … What's behind the Joe Rogan effect, how did he capture this huge market so much?” I am wondering if you have made any observations that you believe you have been able to successfully capture.”
Williams first jokingly said he wasn't sure if it was an appropriate question to ask because he's not a “consumer or enthusiast” of Logan's work. However, the official immediately launched an attack on the Americans.
“I think people like Mr. Logan prey on people's vulnerabilities, they prey on people's fears, they prey on their insecurities, they prey on all the elements that contribute to uncertainty in society,” Williams said. insisted.
In the video clip of the statement, ×the 71-year-old claimed Rogan was promoting “the results of fantasy and the results of conspiracies” as if they were “a normal part of the social narrative.”
“Personally, I find this extremely disgusting,” Williams continued. “And it makes me feel incredible to think that someone could have such remarkable power in the United States.”
The Australian added that he was “regretted” that people found Logan funny, given that he “treats his people like a plunderer” and is “extremely malicious”. Ta.
Logan simply shared the video. “lol, WUT,”Response.
“As the poisonous waters of the tsunami rise, it's a good thing to put young people in lifeboats, especially young people.”
This was just the tip of the iceberg in terms of what Williams said at the event.
Williams also claimed that the world's main sources of “disinformation” are bot farms funded by President Vladimir Putin, Andrew Tate's “harmful” videos, and artificial intelligence.
Therefore, the ABC “will need additional investment,” he charged.
As the level of contaminated water from the tsunami rises, it is a good idea to put young people, who are especially vulnerable to flooding, into lifeboats. Their minds are a valuable asset and necessary to our future success. However, lifeboats are always a weak means of protection against storm surges. And someday our young people will have to swim on their own in a sea of poison. So they and everyone else need to be better prepared.
Next, Williams called for government support for “fact-checking”, children's programs and curriculum enhancements.
He concluded his talk by saying the ABC needed to attract younger viewers and “train a new generation of young journalists” as a matter of “generational equity.”
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