Dr. Fred is joined on today’s episode with media relations professional Ben Cooke for a thought-provoking conversation. Ben Cooke brings a rare blend of creative talent and business savvy to communications strategy. Drawing from his background in production and public relations, his keen understanding of new media, and his business know-how, Cooke thrives at helping clients rethink and revitalize their businesses. Ben is also a prolific networker, with a strong track record in facilitating strategic business alliances for his clients.  

On today’s show, Dr. Fred and Ben Cooke probe the following topics: 

• The future of transportation, including the exciting possibilities offered by one of Ben’s clients, Hyperloop Transportation Technologies.
• The power of the “network of conversations” we involve ourselves in
• Consuming news and social media responsibly in an age of fake news and algorithm manipulation
• How social media and search engine algorithms limit our ability to discover beyond what we already know and believe
• A diverse diet of media coverage as the best opportunity to arrive at truth
• The distinction between good journalism and “entertainment journalism”
• The importance of being critical in how you consume media and of the actual media you consume
• The source of news that generates the least informed citizens
• Censorship in the news media; the prevalence of fear-based news
• Finding opportunity in the midst of difficult times 

 

Episode Length:  00:54:57

 

BEN COOKE’S RESOURCES

Ben’s Website >  bencooke.net

Twitter > @bentcooke

ALSO MENTIONED ON TODAY’S SHOW > 

METAL International > www.metal.international/home

HyperloopTT > www.hyperlooptt.com/

 

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