Hugo Leal

Hugo Leal, a quantitative and statistical researcher at Cambridge University, dives into the transformation of politics in the digital age. He discusses how the rise of social media has fueled reactionary movements like the alt-right and QAnon. The conversation explores the blurring lines between politics and celebrity culture, and how platforms have enabled the spread of conspiracy theories. Leal also highlights the evolution of trolling culture, connecting online ideologies with real-world consequences, particularly through movements such as Gamergate.