Sander Schimmelpenninck investigates the far-reaching influence of social media on our society and politics. To this end, he talks to journalists, moderators, philosophers, lawyers and troll hunters. How does social media use undermine our democracy and why is no one doing anything?
1 season · 4 episodes
Sander Schimmelpenninck investigates the far-reaching influence of social media on our society and politics. To this end, he talks to journalists, moderators, philosophers, lawyers and troll hunters. How does social media use undermine our
S1 E1Droom tot nachtmerrie
Oct 30, 202342 min
In the early days of the internet, we were promised more information, more connection and more democracy. Political and social media are now closely intertwined, but social media has become a hotbed of hate and intimidation. More and more p
S1 E2Waar is de waarheid?
Nov 6, 202341 min
The truth on social media is missing and those who fight for the truth are in real danger. Such as journalist Willem Groeneveld, to whom Molotov cocktails are thrown in the mailbox by conspiracy theorists. How can a democracy function witho
S1 E3Het Wilde Westen
Nov 13, 202341 min
How do we combat the lawlessness of the Internet? What are the dangers? And why do we watch so passively? People with an opinion have to learn to live with threats, shady companies steal the elections. Sander Schimmelpenninck reports one of
S1 E4Handhaaf of ga ten onder
Nov 20, 202341 min
What now? Sander Schimmelpenninck is looking for possible solutions. What about the new European Digital Services Act? A step in the right direction or mustard after the meal? Sander meets Alice Stolmeijer, who lobbies in Brussels for more
