About

From the biggest societal shifts to our smallest everyday habits, the internet gets blamed for everything we feel has gone bad.

But do these claims have any substance?

Ruined By The Internet? cuts through the noise by exploring the arguments, examining the evidence, and finding the true casualties of the web - and those we're just looking at wrong.

The Inspiration: A World of Digital Complaints

Everywhere I looked, people from all walks of life complained about how the internet was ruining everything - from our love lives, to our ability to focus, to society itself.

This got me wondering: Is it really that bad? This show is my attempt to find some answers through thought-provoking discussions that seek the truth behind the hyperbole.

About the Host

Gareth King

Like so many people, I've spent countless hours online - for work, for fun, for learning, and for just scrolling. Growing up before widespread internet access, I’ve seen and experienced the transition from nothing, to the absolute saturation of today.

I became fascinated by how readily we blame this unbelievably transformative technology for its ruinous effect. With a mix of scepticism and curiosity, I want to move beyond the easy 'blame game' and look at all the evidence – for better or worse.

My goal with Ruined By The Internet? is simply to put these claims to the test through nuanced discussion and critical thinking, and hopefully provide some new perspectives on our often-anxious relationships with the digital world.