

Everything Is Fake
BBC Radio 4
Jamie Bartlett asks why, in so many parts of modern life, fakery is no longer punished - it's rewarded. And why so many of us seem strangely unbothered by it.
Episodes
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Feb 19, 2024 • 29min
3. Are You Not Engaged?
Exploring the impact of social media on freedom and democracy, from the Arab Spring to Barack Obama. Discussing the dark side of social media with a tragic story of a mother's loss. Examining the evolution of the retweet button on Twitter and its unintended consequences. Delving into online harassment in the gaming industry and personal fights. Unveiling manipulation and TV show experiences in the digital age.

Feb 12, 2024 • 29min
2. Blitzscaling
Mark Zuckerberg, Co-founder of Facebook, discusses the challenges of monetizing the platform and the influence of Peter Thiel. The podcast explores the early days of Facebook, their focus on growth, and the disintegration of a techno utopian vision.

Feb 5, 2024 • 29min
1. We Are as Gods
Explore the power of social media and its impact on major events like the Capitol riot. Learn about the early pioneers of social media and their life-changing book. Discover the significance of the Whole Earth Catalog in empowering the counterculture. Understand the consequences of money in Silicon Valley startups and the shift away from idealism.

Jan 29, 2024 • 3min
Introducing The Gatekeepers
The podcast explores the rise of social media as the new information gatekeepers and the consequences it has on democracy and our shared reality. It delves into the concerning trends and issues surrounding social media, including the lack of self-governance by big tech companies and the spread of misinformation.


