#377 - Jamie Bartlett: The People vs Tech - Are We Being Radicalized By The Internet?!

🔍 How is social media changing democracy? In this episode of Chatter, I sit down with Jamie Bartlett, journalist, author of The People vs Tech, The Missing Crypto Queen, and creator of the podcast of the same name. We discuss the dangers of big tech, the rise of misinformation, algorithmic control, and the future of politics in the digital age.We explore the impact of targeted ads on elections, how social media radicalizes users, and why governments are failing to regulate big tech. Jamie shares insights from his investigations into Cambridge Analytica, Elon Musk’s takeover of X (Twitter), and how alternative media is reshaping public opinion.📌 Topics covered:- The hidden dangers of targeted ads in elections 🗳️- Did Cambridge Analytica change democracy forever?- Why social media drives people to extremes- The rise of misinformation and how to spot it 👀- How algorithms control what you see online- Is Elon Musk's Twitter boosting the right?- Why governments have lost control over tech giants💬 What do you think? Is social media destroying democracy, or is it giving power back to the people? Drop your thoughts in the comments!📚 Follow Jamie Bartlett:X/Twitter - https://x.com/JamieJBartlettThe Missing Crypto Queen: https://amzn.to/3QlvAaVThe People vs Tech Book: https://amzn.to/4k9rLUjHow to Survive the Internet Substack: https://jamiejbartlett.substack.com/🔔 Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & hit the NOTIFICATION BELL for more deep dives into politics, media, and technology!#JamieBartlett #SocialMedia #BigTech #Misinformation #Democracy #ElonMusk #Algorithms #Politics #AI #Surveillance #OnlineSafety-----------------------------------------------------PRE-ORDER MY GAMESTOP BOOK - https://wen-moon.com Cast-Magic: The World's Most Powerful Content Tool (30% off with code Casting30) - https://get.castmagic.io/4ktvtch68y67 Buy Brexit: The Establishment Civil War - https://amzn.to/39XXVjq -----------------------------------------------------You can listen to the show on Spotify, Apple, and all major platforms - https://chatterpodcast.podbean.com/ Watch Us On Odysee.com - https://odysee.com/$/invite/@TheJist:4 Join My Mailing List - https://stats.sender.net/forms/dNZK8d/viewFollow Me On Twitter - https://twitter.com/Give_Me_TheJist -----------------------------------------------------Website - https://thejist.co.uk/ Music from Just Jim – https://soundcloud.com/justjim