Journal #2

One element I really enjoyed while reading chapter three was the talk of the use of AI. Fader mentions how she once saw a sign during the Hollywood writers’ strike that really hit her. The sign read, “Your robot doesn’t have my trauma.” And I could not agree more. AI lacks the emotional depth of a human. Sure AI can write something you want to hear. But it certainly cannot make you feel. Another element I found interesting being discussed was strategies for networking. Social media can be used as a great method for networking. She shines a spotlight on the platform X, which used to be known as Twitter and how it has become the most useful tool for making connections. She adds how simple it is to send a direct message to someone and receive a quick response rather than going to a public setting searching for someone. 

Chapter four talks on the new issue of sports fans changing. The internet has blurred the line between professional journalists and a typical sports fan. But it’s the advantage and lack of access that is able to differentiate the two. Professionals will be allowed inside access to information that isn’t out to the public. Once it is released, fans will take that information to then blog about it on social media. Fans have a way of getting the word out in a quicker fashion. Something else that caught my attention this chapter was all the tips given to help writers prepare for advance stories. One of those tips include doing plenty of research before the game. Finding out as much background information as you can will be very helpful in the future. You also want to get to know the people you will be covering. This is crucial for reporting. 

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