Dec. 20, 2025
The Internet: has the internet been hijacked by corporate and government control? – Wouter Constant
The internet was supposed to be where the free exchange of knowledge and ideas happened. Instead, it’s become a place increasingly controlled by a few companies, leading to the regular suppression of inconvenient or unpopular...
Dec. 10, 2025
Truly Disappearing: has the internet’s perpetual surveillance killed the option to escape? – Lachlan Jarvis
The internet has given us unprecedented connection, but thanks to relentless data retention and constant tracking of our every digital move, is it now virtually impossible to shed our old identity and start a new life undetec...
Nov. 29, 2025
Social Interaction: has the internet invaded our spaces and damaged our experiences? – Emily Toner
With its constant presence and insatiable demand for attention, has the internet invaded our offline spaces, diminishing our ability to be truly present, and eroding the quality of our in-person experiences? To help us unders...
Nov. 15, 2025
Music: has the internet replaced artists with algorithms? – Charlie Hooper-Williams
It promised to empower artists and give listeners infinite choice. But has the internet turned music into a disposable commodity, replaced human curation with algorithms, and made it impossible for most artists to earn a sust...
Nov. 2, 2025
Gambling: has the internet turned your phone into a 24/7 addiction machine? – Mark Kempster
It promised to modernise an age-old activity, bringing new convenience to a quick thrill. But has the internet instead delivered a predatory, 24/7 addiction machine that exploits our psychology with algorithms, leading to wha...
Oct. 18, 2025
The Human Identity: has the internet exchanged authenticity for audience? – Colin Corby
It promised a world of self-expression and connection. But has the internet instead encouraged us to create performative versions of ourselves; curated by algorithms and validated by likes? To help us find the reality, we’re ...
Oct. 11, 2025
Human Resources: has the internet made the human-centric impersonal? – Dr Justine Ferrer
It promised to make things more efficient, objective, and data-driven, but has the internet instead turned a human-centric discipline into an automated, impersonal system with new ethical and privacy concerns? To help us expl...
Sept. 30, 2025
Video Games: has the internet turned fun into a subscription service? – Steve Wright
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...
Sept. 20, 2025
Journalism & News: has the internet made everyone an expert journalist? – John DeDakis
It promised unlimited reach, direct engagement, and a more informed world. But has the internet instead devalued expertise, creating a ‘clicks and outrage’ economy where speed reigns over accuracy? To help us get the full sto...
Sept. 8, 2025
Broadcast Television: has the internet left an entire business model for dead? – Amanda Lotz
By replacing linear, scheduled programming with huge libraries of on-demand content, have the business models and power structures of traditional tv been toppled for good? To help us see the full picture, we’re joined by Aman...
Aug. 31, 2025
The Job Hunt: has the internet traded humanity for efficiency? – Edan Haddock
It was once a very human-centric process. But for so many of us, has the internet transformed looking for work into an automated, opaque, and intensely competitive digital gauntlet? To help us unpack what’s going on, we’re jo...
Aug. 24, 2025
Dating & Relationships: has the internet brought infinite choice but zero commitment? – Elly Klein
It promised us unprecedented connection, but has the internet instead damaged the quality and authenticity of dating, by offering endless choice, a “shopping” mentality, and reduced emphasis on genuine, in-person connection? ...
Aug. 15, 2025
Magic & Illusion: has the internet exposed the secrets without killing the craft? – Cosentino: The Grand Illusionist
By demystifying the craft, exposing its secrets, and reducing complex tricks to bite-sized content, has the foundation of all magic – mystery – been eroded? Joining us to delve into this world is Cosentino, Australia’s most s...
July 28, 2025
Child Safety: has the internet traded parenting for predators? – Brett Lee
Many people - especially parents - feel that the internet has seriously compromised the safety, well-being, and even innocence of young people, by exposing them to risks that the offline world struggles to contain. But is tha...
July 28, 2025
Attention Spans: is the internet destroying your focus and concentration? – Dr Patrick Clarke
Thanks to the internet's constant stream of information, endless notifications, and explosion of rapid-fire, short-form content, are we losing our capacity for sustained focus and deep concentration? In this episode, we’re jo...
July 13, 2025
Ruined By The Internet? - Trailer
Ever feel like the internet ruined everything? Join us as we explore the impacts of the technology shaping Society, Culture & the Modern World. Through in-depth conversations with relevant experts, we investigate the argument...