by Mari K Eder | Oct 29, 2020 | Ethics
Studies, polls, and surveys continue to demonstrate that Americans’ trust in democratic and civil-society institutions is at rock bottom. Given that fact, how can Americans approach upcoming elections with any semblance of confidence in the voting process and even in... 
by Mari K Eder | Sep 10, 2020 | Ethics
Just days before the Davos International Economic Forum in January, global public relations firm Edelman Communications released the 2020 Trust Barometer. The result showed trust in institutions at record lows. CEO Richard Edelman described the results as... 
by Mari K Eder | Jan 31, 2020 | Ethics
The Fourth Estate is in a state of turmoil today, and traditional media is stagnating. Part of this state of affairs is the result of changing perceptions. The news media continues to be viewed as the most mistrusted institution in the world. But now, the... 
by Mari K Eder | Sep 28, 2019 | Ethics
The Information Apocalypse is evidenced by the unraveling of trust in American institutions. This phenomenon isaffecting not only democratic institutions, their products and outputs, but also news, information and most critically,ideas and values. The decay in public... 
by Mari K Eder | Aug 22, 2018 | Ethics
No, there aren’t any zombies. But there are bots and trolls, hackers, hijacked accounts, propaganda, and pretenders of all sorts. Lies and liars abound. How do we succeed in this toxic information environment and maintain the bond of trust with our soldiers and...