Ep175-The Whys and Hows of Media with Patrick Chalmers

Bestselling author, marketing consultant and social reformer Lynn Serafinn hosts, author, journalist, political commentator, rights campaigner and educator, Patrick Chalmers.

 

Patrick has spent his life exercising his relentless curiosity, a passion that led him to explore science, politics, religion, the arts and many of the world’s different cultures. He found his calling in journalism, an activity combining huge potential to help our societies with an equal capacity for damage. For him, trying to practise it well demands a constant education in mindfulness.

 

On tonight's show, Patrick will discuss his book Fraudcast News, its personal critique of media and governance systems and the professional trajectory that inspired it. He will highlight the notion of civil disobedience in response to democratic failure, including how individuals can retain a sense of balance and calm while agitating determinedly for positive change.

 

Tune in and gain a perspective on how to negotiate around the personal pitfalls of taking action for political change.

 

As usual, at the end of the show, Lynn and her guest will play the '7 Graces Lightning Round' when, in less than 3 minutes, our guests will show how each of the 7 Graces relates to everything they discussed over the past hour.