Laurene Powell Jobs, founder of the Emerson Collective, discusses strategic investments in media to revitalize journalism, the role of VR in fostering empathy, and the importance of activism. She emphasizes addressing societal challenges through innovative approaches and calls for Silicon Valley to embrace greater social responsibility. This episode offers valuable insights into impact investing, the evolving media landscape, and using technology for social good.
Key takeaways
Powell Jobs' investment in media is driven by a belief in journalism's critical role as the 'fourth estate' and a desire to find sustainable models for independent news organizations.
The discussion around VR film "Carne y Arena" highlights VR's potential as an "empathy machine" to create immersive experiences that foster understanding of complex issues like immigration.
Activism and art are presented as powerful tools for social change, demonstrating how creative expression can drive political and societal transformation.
Silicon Valley has a responsibility to address societal issues beyond technological innovation, with a call for greater engagement in areas like education reform and social impact.
Billionaire philanthropy, while sometimes controversial, can provide crucial capital for initiatives in journalism and social good that traditional funding models may not support.
Laurene Powell Jobs, the founder of the Emerson Collective, talks with Recode's Kara Swisher about journalism, VR, and activism.
In this episode: Why Powell Jobs is investing in media; President Trump's attacks on journalists; are billionaires buying outlets the only way forward?; Alejandro G. Iñárritu's VR border crossing film, Carne Y Arena; art and activism; how to fix the immigration impasse; how social media changes art; Powell Jobs' first education nonprofit, College Track; and when will Silicon Valley wake up?
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What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Powell Jobs' investment in media is driven by a belief in journalism's critical role as the 'fourth estate' and a desire to find sustainable models for independent news organizations.
What does this episode say about brand & content?
The discussion around VR film "Carne y Arena" highlights VR's potential as an "empathy machine" to create immersive experiences that foster understanding of complex issues like immigration.
What does this episode say about ai & automation?
Activism and art are presented as powerful tools for social change, demonstrating how creative expression can drive political and societal transformation.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Silicon Valley has a responsibility to address societal issues beyond technological innovation, with a call for greater engagement in areas like education reform and social impact.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Billionaire philanthropy, while sometimes controversial, can provide crucial capital for initiatives in journalism and social good that traditional funding models may not support.
