In this first episode, Nobel Prize–winning author and journalist Maria Ressa explores the impact of social media on journalism, the fight for press freedom, and the need for ethical storytelling in a fractured world, moderated by Janet Steele. In an era of disinformation and heightened political tensions, Maria explains in this clip how lies spread faster than truths and how these platforms are being used on a grand scale as manipulation tools by authoritarian regimes. To watch the full session, visit our website at ubudwritersfestival.com/media, or click the link in our bio to listen to this session on podcast platforms Spotify and Simplecast. Join us to shape Indonesia's literary future! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ubudwritersfest/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UbudWritersFest X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/ubudwritersfest TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ubudwritersfest Visit our website: https://www.ubudwritersfestival.com Join our newsletter: https://www.ubudwritersfestival.com/subscribe/
