Maria Ressa on Radical Collaboration: Why It’s the Antidote to Big Tech

In this masterclass, Maria Ressa, co-founder of Rappler and 2021 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, shares practical insights on how journalists can respond to the growing power of Big Tech and the erosion of the information ecosystem. Ressa argues that the most powerful response is radical collaboration: building alliances between journalists, technologists, and communities to defend facts and democratic accountability. She encourages reporters to work collectively rather than competitively, strengthen relationships with their audiences, and develop new ways to distribute journalism outside of platforms that manipulate information flows. Credits: Interview: Sarah Ulrich Video Editing: Quentin Egloff Music: Lionel Marçal Filming: Ron Lopez, Reynald Ramirez, Hashim Hakeem Supervision and Coordination: Sandrine Rigaud Special Thanks: Glenn Chong With the support of The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung ----------------------- The Global Investigative Journalism Network is an international association of journalism organizations that support the training and sharing of information among investigative and data journalists—with special attention to those from repressive regimes and marginalized communities. Our key activities include: Providing resources and networking services to investigative journalists worldwide; Publishing in multiple languages and on multiple platforms the latest tools, techniques and opportunities for those in the field; Helping organize and promote regional and international training conferences and workshops; Assisting in the formation and sustainability of journalism organizations involved in investigative reporting and data journalism around the world; Supporting and promoting best practices in investigative and data journalism; Supporting and promoting efforts to ensure free access to public documents and data worldwide. Find more information on our website: https://gijn.org