Sree Sreenivasan... on journalism, media, and being a global citizen
Download MP3Abhay is joined by Sree Sreenivasan journalist and CEO/Co-Founder of Digimentors, for a broad conversation from August of 2024 about his experiences in journalism and media. He is also the co-founder and current president of the South Asian Journalists Association. Sree is a passionate, talented, and humble soul and tells some amazing stories - apologies in advance to any avid fans of Leonid Brezhnev.
(0:00 - 2:45) Introduction
(2:45) Part 1 - global citizenship, first feeling like a journalist
(17:58) Part 2 - journalistic objectivity, cultivating relationships
(38:20) Part 3 - media and institutions, unlearning
(49:53) Conclusions
Sree Sreenivasan shares his journey as a journalist and digital consultant, reflecting on his diverse background and the importance of storytelling in media. He discusses the challenges facing journalism today, particularly in representing the rich diversity of society, and the need for media to adapt in a rapidly changing digital landscape. Sree emphasizes the significance of community, the role of digital immigrants, and the necessity of unlearning to stay relevant in the field. The discussion also touches on the impact of social media and the evolving nature of communication in our lives.
(0:00 - 2:45) Introduction
(2:45) Part 1 - global citizenship, first feeling like a journalist
(17:58) Part 2 - journalistic objectivity, cultivating relationships
(38:20) Part 3 - media and institutions, unlearning
(49:53) Conclusions
Sree Sreenivasan shares his journey as a journalist and digital consultant, reflecting on his diverse background and the importance of storytelling in media. He discusses the challenges facing journalism today, particularly in representing the rich diversity of society, and the need for media to adapt in a rapidly changing digital landscape. Sree emphasizes the significance of community, the role of digital immigrants, and the necessity of unlearning to stay relevant in the field. The discussion also touches on the impact of social media and the evolving nature of communication in our lives.
