Justin McBrayerFeb 276 minThe Real Problem with Deepfakes and ElectionsHint: it has nothing to do with our inability to tell the difference between what's real and what's fake. A deepfake is a manufactured...
Justin McBrayerJan 95 minWhy it's Rational to Trust Today's Media LessThis fall, Gallup reported that American trust in the media is at an all time low, matching the nadir of presidential election year 2016....
Justin McBrayerDec 5, 20235 minGoogle Pixel 8: Cameras Now Shoot FictionIf you've watched TV at all in the last couple of months, you've seen the ads for the newest Google smart phone, the Pixel 8. Most of...
Justin McBrayerDec 1, 20232 minNasty PoliticsFlorida Governor Ron DeSantis debated California Governor Gavin Newsom last night. For your own sanity and for the sake of the country,...
Justin McBrayerOct 4, 20235 minFreedom of Speech on Campus and Outsourcing Decision-makingDo most Americans think we should have freedom of speech on college campuses? A recent survey by the University of Chicago paints an...
Justin McBrayerMar 21, 20238 minRIP: Fairness DoctrineThere are no obvious solutions to the fake news problem. Or, better, the obvious solutions are bad ones. The bluntest instrument is...