On Facebook and other social media you are surrounded by people who agree with you. Their algorithms shield you from contrary points of view.
Is that why we are all becoming so unreasonable? Is that why we hold firm opinions and refuse to enter into civilised debate?
Jamie Bartlett wrote ‘The People versus Tech – how the internet is killing democracy’. I spoke to him on my show on LoveSport Radio.
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May’s Deadlock
This week Theresa May has to win over the rebel Tory MPs if she is to get her EU Withdrawal Bill over the line. So why is it so contentious?
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Prince Philip’s Real Birthday Usurped By Queen’s Pretend One
This weekend is the Queen’s ‘official’ birthday with a public holiday. But it’s also Prince Philip’s real birthday, I ask royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams how he’ll be celebrating.
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Lovesport – 16th June 2018
Lots on Grenfell one year on – how do we make social housing better and why do we have so little of it? Plus Brexit, the gridlock and how Theresa May’s NHS announcement shows she is ready to side with the hardliners.
