On the Vatican intrigue, the secular culture of newsrooms, and why journalists inclined to view religion as a mental illness can't tear themselves away from the spectacle.
I really enjoyed this episode and how you went deep into the weeds of the Church. Jen put it best in saying everything that is the human condition - good and bad - is encapsulated in the institution. The resulting complexity, however, is not captured by secular media, leading to numerous misunderstandings like Francis' stances on welcoming everyone in the church.
That could change with a native English speaker as pope who promises to continue the Francis agenda of an open church that embraces synodality. With that being said, it is tougher for nuanced arguments to rise to the forefront in a media ecosystem that favours tribalism and simplicity. Leo mentioned dealing with AI and social media as a priority for his Papacy, so it will be interesting to see if he will have the same impact on those fields as Francis did on conversations revolving around climate change, environmental stewardship, sustainable development, etc.
The more emphasis you put on the former, the less inclined I am to continue to subscribe to the latter.
One reason is average reading speeds are much higher than average speaking speeds, and I read faster than average. Another is I can skim, skip and backtrack at will, making reading still more quicker and useful.
Please keep that in mind when deciding how to present.
I really enjoyed this episode and how you went deep into the weeds of the Church. Jen put it best in saying everything that is the human condition - good and bad - is encapsulated in the institution. The resulting complexity, however, is not captured by secular media, leading to numerous misunderstandings like Francis' stances on welcoming everyone in the church.
That could change with a native English speaker as pope who promises to continue the Francis agenda of an open church that embraces synodality. With that being said, it is tougher for nuanced arguments to rise to the forefront in a media ecosystem that favours tribalism and simplicity. Leo mentioned dealing with AI and social media as a priority for his Papacy, so it will be interesting to see if he will have the same impact on those fields as Francis did on conversations revolving around climate change, environmental stewardship, sustainable development, etc.
Jen, thanks for another fascinating guest and dialogue.
I was leery when I saw 90 minutes on *ugh* religion, but it was a great listen. It's a conversation with insights, not agendas.
FYI - I don't prefer to watch, or listen.
I prefer to read.
The more emphasis you put on the former, the less inclined I am to continue to subscribe to the latter.
One reason is average reading speeds are much higher than average speaking speeds, and I read faster than average. Another is I can skim, skip and backtrack at will, making reading still more quicker and useful.
Please keep that in mind when deciding how to present.
We publish four or five written articles per week, minimum, including our plus-sized dispatches (basically three or four columns in one article).
And two podcasts.
You’ll have plenty to read.
Hi Jen
..unrelated but interested in your comments on this report citing your trip to Israel.
https://rachelgilmore.substack.com/p/cabinet-conservative-emails-and-creepy?r=1g7hrp&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=audio-player
No, the Pope is not "Woke" He wants to deport refugees and bomb Palestinians...just like his right wing bretheren...