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...
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 ...
Has the internet ruined Broadcast Television? 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...
Has the internet ruined The Job Hunt? It was once a very human-centric process, but for so many of us, the internet has transformed looking for work into an automated, opaque, and intensely competitive digital gauntlet. To he...
Has the internet ruined Dating & Relationships? It promised us unprecedented connection, but for many people the internet instead damaged the quality and authenticity of dating, by offering endless choice, a “shopping” mental...
Has the internet ruined Magic & Illusion? 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 t...
Has the internet ruined Child Safety? 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 ...
Has the internet ruined our Attention Spans? Thanks to the constant stream of information, endless notifications, and explosion of rapid-fire, short-form content, are we losing our capacity for sustained focus and deep concen...
From the biggest societal shifts to our smallest everyday habits, the internet gets blamed for everything we feel has gone bad. Join us as we cut through the noise, explore the evidence, and find the true casualties of the we...