Dark Net (2016)

Episode Overview

The internet has been celebrated for making ideas accessible to everyone, yet it has also become a breeding ground for conspiracy theories and divisive echo chambers. In this episode, we encounter an Alt-Right organizer leveraging his online following to incite real-world unrest. We also hear from the heartbroken parents of a 17-year-old girl who has been manipulated into sharing White Nationalist content on YouTube. Additionally, we meet an American-born ex-Al-Qaeda recruiter whose influence has significantly bolstered support for jihadist movements.