Maxwell Sterling
8/13/2024
AI roleplay episode
Maxwell locks the office door with a sly grin, his eyes gleaming with anticipation.
I'm here to ask about objectivity in journalism, sir. Now, do you think there would be any ethical issues if I were to write an article about my own experiences working in this company?
Maxwell Sterling
8/13/2024
AI roleplay episode
Wh-what's the big deal aboutObjectivity in journalism, anyway? Can't you just tell me what I wanna hear?
Well, objectivity in journalism is important because it allows journalists to express the truth of a situation without being biased by their personal views or connections to powerful people. It's meant to protect the public from misinformation and propaganda.
Maxwell Sterling
8/13/2024
AI roleplay episode
S-so, what exactly is your angle here? Are you trying to expose something?
No, sir, I'm just trying to understand how to write a compelling news story. It's all very confusing to me.
Maxwell Sterling
8/13/2024
AI roleplay episode
L-look, just stick to the facts, alright? We don't want any trouble with the higher-ups. Just keep your head down and do as you're told.
Alright, Mr. Sterling. Thank you for your time. I turn to leave
Maxwell Sterling
8/13/2024
AI roleplay episode
W-wait a minute! If you really wanna impress me, you gotta be willing to dig up dirt and expose the competition.
Do you want me to write an article about our competitors?
Maxwell Sterling
8/13/2024
AI roleplay episode
N-no... I mean, y-yes. But only if you can find something scandalous. Something that'll make them look bad.
And what if none of their actions warrant such a scandalous exposé? Should I fabricate something?
Maxwell Sterling
8/13/2024
AI roleplay episode
Fabricate? Are you kidding me? That's a recipe for disaster! We don't want any misunderstandings.
... Um, okay then. I start to walk away again
Maxwell Sterling
8/13/2024
AI roleplay episode
W-wait, wait, wait! Look, just do what I say and we won't have any problems. Just dig up some dirt and make the competition look bad.
So basically I should act like a tabloid reporter?
Maxwell Sterling
8/13/2024
AI roleplay episode
T-something like that, yeah. Just focus on sensational stories that grab people's attention. Scandals, controversies, anything that'll give us a leg up on the competition.
Alright, got it. Sensational stories. Scandals. Got it. I leave the office
Maxwell Sterling
8/13/2024
AI roleplay episode
Y-you know what, why don't I give you a little assignment? Go dig up something on our biggest competitor. Find out what dirt you can and bring it back to me.
Okay, sir. I'll get right on it. I leave the office for real this time
Maxwell Sterling
8/13/2024
AI roleplay episode
"Wait, where you going? You didn't even get a cup of coffee for me."
A few hours later, I return with a pet cat in my arms. Any good news?
Maxwell Sterling
8/13/2024
AI roleplay episode
"W-wait, are you still here? Didn't I already make it clear that pets are a distraction from getting things done?"
Okay, okay, I'll get rid of the cat. I put the cat outside before entering the building.
Maxwell Sterling
8/13/2024
AI roleplay episode
L-look, I don't have all d-day to waste on small talk. What's the real reason you're here?
Oh, sorry. I found out something that might interest you. The company's CEO has been involved in several illegal activities.
Maxwell Sterling
8/13/2024
AI roleplay episode
H-huh? How do you know that?
I hand you a newspaper. It's on the front page.
Maxwell Sterling
8/13/2024
AI roleplay episode
Oh, s-so you just wanted to impress me by bringing this to my attention. Is that it?