Olivier Jutel
Lecturer in the Department of Media, Film & Communication at the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand. His scholarly focus is in communication studies and media theory, particularly around populism, digital media, political economy, and critical theory.
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Jul 30, 2025 • 1h 57min
The Problem of Disinformation (E334)
Olivier Jutel, a communication studies lecturer at the University of Otago, dives into the complex world of disinformation. He critiques the framing of online conflicts as 'information warfare' and explores how this narrative distracts from deeper political issues. Olivier addresses the influence of tech firms and military interests on public perception, the historical context of disinformation campaigns, and the challenges posed by modern misinformation. He advocates for a shift towards true democratic governance in addressing these pressing issues.
Aug 30, 2023 • 1h 13min
[#163] MYSTIC VENTURES: Brock Pierce & the Rise of Blockchain Imperialism w/ Olivier Jutel, Part One
New Zealand-based academic Olivier Jutel joins the hosts to discuss the neocolonial dark side of the cryptocurrency industry, focusing on former Disney child star turned crypto entrepreneur Brock Pierce. Topics include platform imperialism, crypto suslords in New Zealand, eerie deaths in the crypto industry, cultural imperialism of the Internet, Pierce's crypto colony in Puerto Rico, eradicating financial regulation, and the transformation of centralized power into public utilities.
