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“Because of that, judgments of newsworthiness are often contagious; nothing obscures the fact that a decision is being made quite like everyone else making it, too. Thus, a shortcut to newsworthiness has always been whether other news organizations are covering a story — if they are, then it’s newsworthy by definition. In the modern era, a shortcut to newsworthiness is social media virality; if people are already talking about a story or a tweet, that makes it newsworthy almost by definition. In both cases, the presence of other outlets and other voices serves to build a fortress of tautology: whatever everyone is covering is newsworthy because everyone is covering it.”

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Ezra Klein

Ezra Klein is a distinguished American journalist recognized for his contributions as a writer and editor, particularly in the areas of politics, economics, and technology. Born on May 9, 1984, Klein has made a notable impact on public discourse through his insightful commentary and editorial work. He is known for co-founding Vox, a news website renowned for its explanatory journalism, and has been influential in shaping the role of the journalist in the digital era. more

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