Ruined By The Internet? | Uncovering the human cost of our digital world

By Gareth King - uncovering the human cost of the digital world

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Is the internet really ruining everything, or are we just looking at it wrong? Ruined By The Internet? explores how social media, AI, and technology are shaping society, culture, and modern life; including how we think, behave, and connect - whether we want them to or not. From internet culture to the psychological and human impact of tech, we look at the digital world not as a set of products, but as the environment we all live in. Through conversations with experts from around the world, we seek to uncover the true casualties behind today’s biggest questions: How is social media changing us? Is AI reshaping human behaviour? And what are the real consequences of our very online lives? Help us investigate ourselves at https://www.ruinedbytheinternet.com/survey/ Let us know what to look into at https://www.ruinedbytheinternet.com/ Support the show at https://buymeacoffee.com/rbtishow

Episode Date
Job Security: Optimised for Our Own Obsolescence? | AI, Automation, Future of Work & Job Displacement
Jun 02, 2026
Retail: Convenience That Costs Everything? | E-Commerce, Consumer Behaviour & the Future of Retail
May 20, 2026
Sleep: Screens Stealing Our Slumber? | Screen Time, Sleep Science & Digital Wellbeing
May 06, 2026
Empowerment: Objectification Rebranded as Agency? | Digital Monetisation & the Attention Economy
Apr 26, 2026
Rental Markets: A Frantic Fight for Shelter as a Service? | Airbnb, PropTech & the Housing Crisis
Apr 13, 2026
Self Improvement: Progress Replaced with Performance? | Social Media, Algorithms & Personal Growth
Apr 01, 2026
The Taxi Industry: A Data-Driven Destruction of Dignified Work? | Uber, The Gig Economy & Worker Rights
Mar 21, 2026
Decentralisation: Freedom or Fragmented Control? | Blockchain, Crypto, Web3 & Digital Freedom
Mar 10, 2026
Deeper Connection: An Algorithmic Illusion of Intimacy? | Relationships, Social Media & the Psychology of Connection
Feb 28, 2026
Ayahuasca: From Ancient Ritual to Instagram Aesthetic? | Psychedelics, Cultural Appropriation & Spiritual Tourism
Feb 16, 2026
Common Ground: From Dialogue to Digital Battlefield? | Polarisation, Echo Chambers, Algorithms & Social Media
Feb 03, 2026
Brand Trust: The Era of Algorithmic Enshittification? | Marketing, Surveillance Capitalism & Digital Advertising
Jan 24, 2026
Reputation Management: A New World of Digital Life Sentences? | Crisis Communications, Online Reputation & Digital PR
Jan 13, 2026
Trust in Information: The End of Believing Our Own Eyes? | Misinformation, Media Trust, AI & Digital Literacy
Jan 03, 2026
The Internet: A Corporate Hijacking of Digital Freedom? | Big Tech, Digital Censorship & Online Freedom
Dec 20, 2025
Truly Disappearing: Powering Our Own Perpetual Surveillance? | Digital Footprints, Online Privacy & Data Retention
Dec 10, 2025
Social Interaction: The Digital Erasure of Presence? | Digital Distraction, Phone Addiction & Mental Health
Nov 29, 2025
Music: An Algorithmic Burial of Human Artists? | Spotify, TikTok & The Music Industry
Nov 15, 2025
Gambling: Optimised for Frictionless Financial Mayhem? | Online Gambling Addiction, Betting Apps & Regulation
Nov 02, 2025
The Human Identity: Authenticity or Algorithmic Performance? | Social Media, Digital Identity & Online Personas
Oct 18, 2025
Human Resources: The Era of Digital Reductionism? | AI Hiring, Workplace Surveillance & HR Technology
Oct 11, 2025
Video Games: From Finished Art to Perpetual Product? | Gaming Industry, Microtransactions, Esports & Game Development
Sep 30, 2025
Journalism & News: From Fact-Checking to Attention-Seeking? | Media Trust, Misinformation & Citizen Journalism
Sep 20, 2025
Broadcast Television: The Digital Dismantling of an Entire Industry? | Streaming, Netflix & On-Demand Viewing
Sep 08, 2025
The Job Hunt: Built to Harvest Data, not People? | AI Recruitment, Job Applications & Hiring Technology
Aug 30, 2025
Dating & Relationships: A Dehumanising Paradox of Infinite Choice? | Dating Apps, Online Dating & Digital Relationships
Aug 24, 2025
Magic & Illusion: Secrets Killed 60 Seconds at a Time? | Illusion, Social Media & Magic Performance
Aug 14, 2025
Child Safety: Public Platforms Full of Private Predators? | Online Safety, Cyberbullying, Social Media & Digital Parenting
Jul 28, 2025
Attention Spans: A Short-Form Destruction of Focus? | Dopamine, Cognitive Science & Social Media
Jul 28, 2025
Ruined By The Internet? - Trailer
Jul 12, 2025