Azeem Azhar is the creator of Exponential View and invests in early-stage tech. He advises leaders on AI, energy, and governance—how intelligence and coordination convert into competitive advantage and resilient growth.
Nov 20, 3:30-5:00pm ET
Truth in the Trenches: Award-Winning Journalists on Fighting Fiction in the Age of Viral Falsehood
Truth in the Trenches: Award-Winning Journalists on Fighting Fiction in the Age of Viral Falsehood
O'Brien and Arce's recent work as executive producers includes The Perfect Neighbor, which premiered at Sundance 2025 and is now streaming on Netflix, and The Devil Is Busy, which debuted on HBO Max in September 2025. Both films tackle contentious American fault lines—race, justice, reproductive rights—yet manage to present complex truths without resorting to sensationalism or ideological shortcuts.
In this live community sourced Q&A, the featured speakers will answer your questions about the films and topics including:
The Credibility Crisis: Why professional journalism matters more than ever when deep fakes, algorithmic echo chambers, and AI-generated content blur the line between fact and fabrication
Beyond the Binary: How to tell stories that honor multiple perspectives without creating false equivalencies—and why "both sides" journalism often misses the actual story
Facts vs. Clicks: The tension between engagement metrics and journalistic integrity, and how to build audiences without sacrificing truth
The Curator's Role: Why trained journalists serve as essential gatekeepers in an information ecosystem flooded with noise, misinformation, and manufactured outrage
The Perfect Neighbor has achieved critical acclaim, earning a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic's "universal acclaim" designation. The Devil Is Busy has been praised for refusing to simplify complex issues, demonstrating that nuanced storytelling can cut through polarization without sacrificing impact.
O'Brien and Arce's recent work as executive producers includes The Perfect Neighbor, which premiered at Sundance 2025 and is now streaming on Netflix, and The Devil Is Busy, which debuted on HBO Max in September 2025. Both films tackle contentious American fault lines—race, justice, reproductive rights—yet manage to present complex truths without resorting to sensationalism or ideological shortcuts.
In this live community sourced Q&A, the featured speakers will answer your questions about the films and topics including:
The Credibility Crisis: Why professional journalism matters more than ever when deep fakes, algorithmic echo chambers, and AI-generated content blur the line between fact and fabrication
Beyond the Binary: How to tell stories that honor multiple perspectives without creating false equivalencies—and why "both sides" journalism often misses the actual story
Facts vs. Clicks: The tension between engagement metrics and journalistic integrity, and how to build audiences without sacrificing truth
The Curator's Role: Why trained journalists serve as essential gatekeepers in an information ecosystem flooded with noise, misinformation, and manufactured outrage
The Perfect Neighbor has achieved critical acclaim, earning a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic's "universal acclaim" designation. The Devil Is Busy has been praised for refusing to simplify complex issues, demonstrating that nuanced storytelling can cut through polarization without sacrificing impact.
Dec 10, 3:30-5:00pm ET