

Taylor Lorenz
Sep 5, 2023
Taylor Lorenz, author of Extremely Online: The Untold Story of Fame, Power and Influence on the Internet, shares her experiences covering internet culture, including encounters with powerful individuals and the hate she's received as a female tech journalist. The podcast explores the evolution of the internet and media, changing attitudes towards it, online harassment, the dark side of the internet with a focus on Gamergate, algorithmic radicalization, and internet-focused Q&A revealing the hosts' screen time and favorite platforms.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Evolution of the Internet and Media
03:20 • 13min
Changing Attitudes Towards the Internet
16:05 • 4min
The Impact of Online Harassment
19:36 • 14min
The Dark Side of the Internet: Gamergate and Radicalization
33:44 • 3min
Algorithmic Radicalization and Online Misogyny
36:31 • 4min
Internet-focused Q&A
40:59 • 2min
Reflecting on Controversy and Career Regrets
42:38 • 6min