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Social Interaction: has the internet invaded our spaces and damaged our experiences? – Emily Toner
With its constant presence and insatiable demand for attention, the internet has invaded our offline spaces, diminishing our ability to be truly present, and eroding the quality of our in-person experiences. To help us unders...
Music: has the internet replaced artists with algorithms? – Charlie H…
It promised to empower artists and give listeners infinite choice. Instead, it’s turned music into a disposable commodity, replaced human curation with algorithms, and made it impossible for most artists to earn a sustainable...
Gambling: has the internet turned your phone into a 24/7 addiction ma…
It promised to modernise an age-old activity, bringing new convenience to a quick thrill. Instead, it’s delivered a predatory, 24/7 addiction machine that exploits our psychology with algorithms, leading to what many consider...
The Human Identity: has the internet exchanged authenticity for audie…
It promised a world of self-expression and connection. But instead, it’s encouraged us to create performative versions of ourselves; curated by algorithms and validated by likes. To help us find the reality, we’re joined by C...
Human Resources: has the internet made the human-centric impersonal? …
It promised to make things more efficient, objective, and data-driven, but instead turned a human-centric discipline into an automated, impersonal system with new ethical and privacy concerns. To help us explore how people an...
Video Games: has the internet turned fun into a subscription service?…
Through predatory monetisation, rushed development, and profits over player enjoyment, has the joy and escapism of video games been lost? To give us a walkthrough, we’re joined by Steve Wright, owner and Editor-in-Chief of St...
Journalism & News: has the internet made everyone an expert journalis…
It promised unlimited reach, direct engagement, and a more informed world. But instead devalued expertise, creating a ‘clicks and outrage’ economy where speed reigns over accuracy. To help us get the full story, we’re joined ...