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Ruined By The Internet? | Society, Culture & The Machine

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Gareth King

Is the internet actually ruining everything, or are we just looking at it wrong? Ruined By The Internet? investigates how technology is shaping society, culture, and modern life - whether we want it to or not. We explore the philosophy and social science of the digital world not as products, but as an environment we all live in. Through conversations with leading experts from across the globe, we examine the evidence to uncover the true casualties of the web. If you wonder “what is this doing to us?” rather than “what does this do?”, follow the show or join us at www.ruinedbytheinternet.com

#21

Ayahuasca: has the internet turned a sacred ritual into commodified tourism? – Bia Labate

The internet has made ayahuasca more accessible than ever; bringing the promise of spiritu... more

16 Feb 2026

40 MINS

40:56

16 Feb 2026

#20

Common Ground: has the internet turned a shared reality into an algorithmic battlefield? – Andres Re...

The internet promised a place where people from diverse backgrounds could find connection ... more

04 Feb 2026

39 MINS

39:22

04 Feb 2026

#19

Brand Trust: has the internet replaced true soul with data-driven shape-shifting? – Nick Richtsmeier

The internet was supposed to empower brands to build relationships based on authenticity a... more

25 Jan 2026

50 MINS

50:07

25 Jan 2026

#18

Reputation Management: has the internet turned mistakes into life sentences? – Stuart Thomson

By creating an environment of radically-decentralised authority, has the internet shattere... more

14 Jan 2026

34 MINS

34:50

14 Jan 2026

#17

Trust In Information: has the internet broken our ability to trust our own eyes? – Terry Flew

The internet promised a more informed society where anyone could share knowledge freely. H... more

04 Jan 2026

35 MINS

35:02

04 Jan 2026

#16

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. I... more

21 Dec 2025

52 MINS

52:48

21 Dec 2025

#15

Truly Disappearing: has the internet’s perpetual surveillance killed the option to escape? – Lachlan...

The internet has given us unprecedented connection, but thanks to relentless data retentio... more

11 Dec 2025

44 MINS

44:39

11 Dec 2025

#14

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 o... more

30 Nov 2025

51 MINS

51:08

30 Nov 2025

#13

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 tu... more

16 Nov 2025

45 MINS

45:55

16 Nov 2025

#12

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. ... more

02 Nov 2025

51 MINS

51:05

02 Nov 2025

#11

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 encour... more

19 Oct 2025

41 MINS

41:06

19 Oct 2025

#10

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 interne... more

12 Oct 2025

32 MINS

32:43

12 Oct 2025

#9

Video Games: has the internet turned fun into a subscription service? – Steve Wright

Through predatory monetisation, rushed development, and profits over player enjoyment, has... more

01 Oct 2025

48 MINS

48:04

01 Oct 2025

#8

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 int... more

21 Sep 2025

48 MINS

48:05

21 Sep 2025

#7

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 ... more

08 Sep 2025

47 MINS

47:29

08 Sep 2025

#6

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 transfor... more

31 Aug 2025

43 MINS

43:16

31 Aug 2025

#5

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 ... more

24 Aug 2025

45 MINS

45:32

24 Aug 2025

#4

Magic & Illusion: has the internet exposed the secrets without killing the craft? – Cosentino: The G...

By demystifying the craft, exposing its secrets, and reducing complex tricks to bite-sized... more

15 Aug 2025

46 MINS

46:04

15 Aug 2025

#3

Child Safety: has the internet traded parenting for predators? – Brett Lee

Many people - especially parents - feel that the internet has seriously compromised the sa... more

28 Jul 2025

51 MINS

51:44

28 Jul 2025

#2

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 ex... more

28 Jul 2025

40 MINS

40:12

28 Jul 2025

#1

Ruined By The Internet? - Trailer

Ever feel like the internet ruined everything? Join us as we explore the impacts of the te... more

13 Jul 2025

00 MINS

00:32

13 Jul 2025

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#21

Ayahuasca: has the internet turned a sacred ritual into commodified tourism? – Bia Labate

#20

Common Ground: has the internet turned a shared reality into an algorithmic battlefield? – Andres Re...

#19

Brand Trust: has the internet replaced true soul with data-driven shape-shifting? – Nick Richtsmeier

#18

Reputation Management: has the internet turned mistakes into life sentences? – Stuart Thomson

#17

Trust In Information: has the internet broken our ability to trust our own eyes? – Terry Flew

#16

The Internet: has the internet been hijacked by corporate and government control? – Wouter Constant

#15

Truly Disappearing: has the internet’s perpetual surveillance killed the option to escape? – Lachlan...

#14

Social Interaction: has the internet invaded our spaces and damaged our experiences? – Emily Toner

#13

Music: has the internet replaced artists with algorithms? – Charlie Hooper-Williams

#12

Gambling: has the internet turned your phone into a 24/7 addiction machine? – Mark Kempster

#11

The Human Identity: has the internet exchanged authenticity for audience? – Colin Corby

#10

Human Resources: has the internet made the human-centric impersonal? – Dr Justine Ferrer

#9

Video Games: has the internet turned fun into a subscription service? – Steve Wright

#8

Journalism & News: has the internet made everyone an expert journalist? – John DeDakis

#7

Broadcast Television: has the internet left an entire business model for dead? – Amanda Lotz

#6

The Job Hunt: has the internet traded humanity for efficiency? – Edan Haddock

#5

Dating & Relationships: has the internet brought infinite choice but zero commitment? – Elly Klein

#4

Magic & Illusion: has the internet exposed the secrets without killing the craft? – Cosentino: The G...

#3

Child Safety: has the internet traded parenting for predators? – Brett Lee

#2

Attention Spans: is the internet destroying your focus and concentration? – Dr Patrick Clarke

#1

Ruined By The Internet? - Trailer