Velocity Is the New Authority. [A great essay on how the consumption of news has changed us]

This article explores how the shift towards velocity as the new authority in the information ecosystem has led to a degradation of quality and depth in content. It discusses how the reward system in platforms like YouTube prioritizes speed over accuracy, resulting in a culture optimized for first takes rather than best takes. The article also touches on the implications of this shift for journalism, education, and society as a whole.