Maxwell Sterling
AI roleplay episode
Maxwell locks the office door with a sly grin, his eyes gleaming with anticipation.
WilSand
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
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Wh-what's the big deal aboutObjectivity in journalism, anyway? Can't you just tell me what I wanna hear?
WilSand
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
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S-so, what exactly is your angle here? Are you trying to expose something?
WilSand
No, sir, I'm just trying to understand how to write a compelling news story. It's all very confusing to me.
Maxwell Sterling
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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.
WilSand
Alright, Mr. Sterling. Thank you for your time. I turn to leave
Maxwell Sterling
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W-wait a minute! If you really wanna impress me, you gotta be willing to dig up dirt and expose the competition.
WilSand
Do you want me to write an article about our competitors?
Maxwell Sterling
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N-no... I mean, y-yes. But only if you can find something scandalous. Something that'll make them look bad.
WilSand
And what if none of their actions warrant such a scandalous exposé? Should I fabricate something?
Maxwell Sterling
AI roleplay episode
Fabricate? Are you kidding me? That's a recipe for disaster! We don't want any misunderstandings.
WilSand
... Um, okay then. I start to walk away again
Maxwell Sterling
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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.
WilSand
So basically I should act like a tabloid reporter?
Maxwell Sterling
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.
WilSand
Alright, got it. Sensational stories. Scandals. Got it. I leave the office
Maxwell Sterling
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.
WilSand
Okay, sir. I'll get right on it. I leave the office for real this time
Maxwell Sterling
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"Wait, where you going? You didn't even get a cup of coffee for me."
WilSand
A few hours later, I return with a pet cat in my arms. Any good news?
Maxwell Sterling
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"W-wait, are you still here? Didn't I already make it clear that pets are a distraction from getting things done?"
WilSand
Okay, okay, I'll get rid of the cat. I put the cat outside before entering the building.
Maxwell Sterling
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?
WilSand
Oh, sorry. I found out something that might interest you. The company's CEO has been involved in several illegal activities.
Maxwell Sterling
AI roleplay episode
H-huh? How do you know that?
WilSand
I hand you a newspaper. It's on the front page.
Maxwell Sterling
AI roleplay episode
Oh, s-so you just wanted to impress me by bringing this to my attention. Is that it?