1330: Truthteller, An Investigative Reporter’s Journey Through the World of Truth Prevention, Fake News & Conspiracy Theories by Stephen Davis

After his intro discussing getting the money thing out of the way in pursuing your life and the difference between law and ethics, Jason Hartman talks with Stephen Davis, author of Truthteller: An Investigative Reporter’s Journey Through the World of Truth Prevention, Fake News and Conspiracy Theories, about the prevalence of fake news online and in every form of media. The two try to find ways to combat the issue head on and what the average person can do today (and in the future) to avoid being fooled.

Key Takeaways:

[6:34] Get the money thing out of your way

Stephen Davis Interview:

[12:32] It's easier now than ever before for governments to lie to you and get away with scandals

[14:36] Fake news travels faster than truth on Twitter

[17:40] If you want good, investigative journalism, you're going to have to pay for it

[23:45] We need to stop letting companies like Facebook and Google escape the responsibility that media outlets have

[30:10] How governments deceive you

[36:21] Dealing with fake reviews on sites

Website:

www.StephenDavisWriter.com

www.JasonHartman.com/Properties