About this event
We have access to more information, sources, and voices than ever before. Yet it’s become increasingly difficult to determine what’s true, whom to trust, or whether we’re even drawing from the same basic reality. This isn’t simply because of “fake news” or uninformed audiences. It reflects a larger shift in how information circulates, truth is verified, and credibility is earned. For this Big Idea Night, journalist and media professor Jackie Bryant will explore why misinformation works even when we’re actively trying to stay informed; how algorithms, economic incentives, and human behavior shape what reaches us; and the practical journalistic methods for evaluating information more deliberately. Together, we’ll consider a bigger question: When we no longer share the same media environment, can we still maintain a shared reality? Venue: Original 40 Brewing in North Park. Doors open at 6. Talk begins at 7. Help support our host venue by arriving early to get a drink, something to eat and meet fellow attendees. Registration includes a free drink ticket. We'll have some interactive points of discussion out too. Parking Pro-Tip: Use the parking garage on 29th & North Park Way. $5 parking for the night and only two blocks from the venue. About the Speaker Jackie Bryant is a journalist, educator, writer, editor, and content strategist. Her freelance journalism is concentrated on the cannabis business and culture, but also spans travel, food, wine, spirits, arts/culture, and organized labor. She is currently a content director and editor for Leaf Magazines; writes Cannabitch, a newsletter about cannabis culture; was previously the managing editor of San Diego Magazine; and still co-hosts San Diego Magazine's restaurant podcast, Happy Half Hour. She also does fractional content strategy and copywriting for brands that want to make media. Somehow she also finds time to teach in the Journalism and Media Studies department at San Diego State University.