Stop Doomscrolling: The Cure for Toxic News Media

The algorithms are broken. Jack Brewster, founder of Newsreel, explains how toxic content and AI media drive hostility, and reveals his solution to the global misinformation crisis.

Journalist Jack Brewster has spent a decade on the front lines of the misinformation war, tracing viral lies (like the infamous Haitian migrant rumor) from obscure Facebook posts to the highest levels of political debate. He breaks down how social media algorithms reward polarization and how the erosion of local news has created a breeding ground for conspiracy theories.

But Jack isn't just diagnosing the problem—he’s building the antidote. He introduces Newsreel, an interactive, gamified news app designed to deliver high-quality, human-written news in a digestible format, helping users build a healthier information habit without the doomscrolling. If you're a Canadian entrepreneur frustrated by biased media and seeking clarity in the age of AI slop, this conversation is essential.

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Introduction to Jack Brewster & Newsreel
01:12 - Why Digital Spaces Drive Hostility
01:46 - The Algorithm: Why Toxic Content Goes Viral
02:47 - How Algorithms Make Us Conspiratorial
03:42 - Tracing Viral Lies: The Haitian Migrant Story
05:56 - The Erosion of Local News & Why It Matters
07:21 - The Canadian Bill C-8 & Censorship Concerns
09:14 - Introducing Newsreel: The Solution to Misinformation
10:28 - Gamified News: Interactive & Human-Written
12:16 - The Streak System & Fighting News Avoidance
13:55 - Building a Healthier Social Network on Top of News

Connect with Jack & Newsreel:
Learn more about the future of news and download the app here:
https://newsreel.co/download
Follow Jack Brewster’s insights:
https://x.com/jbruce218
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackbrewster

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