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The Third Information Crisis by Naomi Alderman

Mapping the Inner World

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Naomi reflects on the speed and scale of the internet; the sense of community and equality it can create but also the current dangers of misinformation, group-think, and ultimately, the threat to truth. The psychological effects on individuals are profound: ‘it’s not stupid to be anxious or to feel that truth is under attack’ argues Naomi ‘We’re learning that truth is extremely complex. It’s hard to bear’.

Written and read by Naomi Alderman, produced by Di Speirs. Show less

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