Why I left Vox
Cleo Abram
6 min, 17 sec
The creator introduces their new show 'Let Me Explain', focusing on an optimistic take on future technology and ideas.
Summary
- The host, a former Vox video journalist, announces a new show exploring big ideas that could change the future.
- They highlight the tendency of media to be pessimistic about new ideas and emphasize the potential for positive change.
- The show aims to engage with ideas rigorously and envision what could go right, featuring experts and audience interaction.
- The host intends to take a personal and experimental approach to exploring topics while maintaining journalistic skepticism.
Chapter 1
The show 'Let Me Explain' is announced, aiming to provide optimistic perspectives on future technologies and ideas.
- The host introduces themselves as a new YouTuber and announces the launch of 'Let Me Explain'.
- The show will offer rigorous and optimistic explorations of ideas that could significantly impact our lives.
Chapter 2
The host shares their background in journalism and the inspiration behind the new show.
- The host's experience includes working for Vox, covering tech and economics, and creating content for Netflix, YouTube, and TikTok.
- An old article on the skepticism of flying machines inspires the host to explore how past ideas were received and the patterns in discussing new ideas.
Chapter 3
The host discusses the media's pessimistic tendencies and the impact on society's outlook on the future.
- The host criticizes the journalistic inclination to dismiss new ideas and highlights the resulting negative public sentiment.
- They emphasize the consequences of pessimistic media narratives, including feelings of helplessness and nihilism among younger generations.
Chapter 4
The host advocates for a more optimistic journalistic approach to covering future possibilities.
- The host argues for the importance of journalism that engages with the possibility of positive change and guides new tools in beneficial directions.
- They express the desire to make people feel empowered to improve the world and combat the prevailing fear-driven narratives.
Chapter 5
The format of 'Let Me Explain' will be personal and interactive, with each episode focusing on one transformative idea.
- The host details the show's format, which will imagine the successful implementation of big ideas and their potential positive impacts.
- The decision to go independent was driven by the desire to have a personal touch and tone of voice in the show.
Chapter 6
The show will feature collaborations with experts and journalists, as well as incorporate audience participation.
- The host will collaborate with experts, other journalists, and their family to explore the show's topics.
- Audience members are encouraged to contribute by asking questions and suggesting topics that concern them.
Chapter 7
The host invites viewers to join the journey of 'Let Me Explain' and subscribe to the channel.
- The host invites viewers to join them on the journey of exploring big ideas and imagining a better future.
- The host's dog, Thor, is featured as a humorous call to action for viewers to subscribe to the channel.
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