James Ball

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist James Ball shares his eye-opening experiences working alongside Julian Assange at WikiLeaks. He describes the chaotic, cult-like atmosphere and Assange’s unpredictable nature, revealing his 'pathological need to lie.' Ball discusses Assange’s controversial decisions, including a shocking response to a dangerous informant. He also reflects on WikiLeaks' moral failures and the complex legacy of both Assange and the organization, highlighting the clash between transparency and the safety of sources.

James Ball, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of 'The System,' dives into the complex world of the internet and its unseen infrastructure. He discusses undersea cables and their surprising vulnerabilities, like shark attacks. The conversation touches on the intricacies of internet governance, including the challenges of managing domain ownership. Ball also critiques programmatic advertising's impact on privacy and emphasizes the pressing need for data governance to counter Silicon Valley's monopolistic trends.