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Ruined By The Internet?

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by Gareth King

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31 episodes

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Is the internet really ruining everything, or are we just looking at it wrong? Ruined By The Internet? uses technology as a lens to investigate its effects on society, culture, and modern life. Not products. Not industry news. The human costs of the digital world we all inhabit - whether we wanted them or not. Through conversations with psychologists, musicians, political scientists, FBI investigators, anthropologists, economists, researchers, and experts from every field technology has touched, each episode takes a social or cultural focal point and examines it from every angle. How is social media changing us? Is AI reshaping human behaviour? And what are the real consequences of our very online lives? Ruined By The Internet? is created, hosted and produced by Gareth King. New investigations drop regularly - follow or subscribe wherever you listen. Visit us: https://www.ruinedbytheinternet.com/ Share your thoughts: https://www.ruinedbytheinternet.com/survey/ Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/rbtishow/

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Recent Episodes

June 20, 2026

Conspiracy Theories: Weaponised From the Fringe to Your Feed? | Misinformation, Radicalisation & the Attention Economy

Host Dani Mercy interviews guests about how the internet weaponizes conspiracy theories, transforming fringe ideas into polarizing forces amplified by algorithms and AI.

June 2, 2026

Job Security: Optimised for Our Own Obsolescence?

Host explores with Harvard-trained Nick Jain how AI's rapid advancement threatens job security, making professional roles obsolete and prompting a reevaluation of the future of work.

May 20, 2026

Retail: Convenience That Costs Everything? | E-Commerce, Consumer Behaviour & the Future of Retail

Host explores how e-commerce reshaped retail and consumer behavior with payments industry strategist Joe Zahaitis, revealing the hidden costs of digital convenience.

31 total episodes available with 23 transcripts

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What is Ruined By The Internet??: Is the internet really ruining everything, or are we just looking at it wrong?

Ruined By The Internet? uses technology as a lens to investigate its effects on society, culture, and modern life.

Not products. Not industry news. The human costs of the digital world we all inhabit - whether we wanted them or not.

Through conversations with psychologists, musicians, political scientists, FBI investigators, anthropologists, economists, researchers, and experts from every field technology has touched, each episode takes a social or cultural focal point and examines it from every angle.

How is social media changing us? Is AI reshaping human behaviour? And what are the real consequences of our very online lives?

Ruined By The Internet? is created, hosted and produced by Gareth King.

New investigations drop regularly - follow or subscribe wherever you listen.

Visit us: https://www.ruinedbytheinternet.com/ Share your thoughts: https://www.ruinedbytheinternet.com/survey/
Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/rbtishow/
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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