In the post-9/11 era, proof lost its value along with the people who produced it. The digital revolution that was supposed to liberate journalists—allowing breaking news to flow in real time and provide clarity into ongoing crises—instead led to mass layoffs. Older and experienced reporters were replaced by younger and wealthier content producers who could pay to play in the country’s most expensive cities. People who can pay to play are less likely to report on corruption, inequality, or injustice, because they are less likely to recognize it exists.