This week Brent speaks to University of Otago lecturer, Dr Olivier Jutel. Dr Jutel is a former journalist and media worker his work has been concerned with the emergence of right-wing populism in and through affective forms of media. His research agenda has tracked very closely with tumultuous developments in western democracies and the swing from a political techno-utopianism to increasing concern over information warfare. Jutel's recent publications have centered on Donald Trump, the alt-right, online conspiracy theories and the scramble to reconstitute regimes of truth by politicians, journalists and tech-companies. His ongoing work examines the role of techno-utopian discourse in ICT development policy in the Pacific and the impact of cyber threats to democracy in the region. NB This episode contains strong language.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
