Jamie Bartlett

Jamie Bartlett is an author, journalist, and broadcaster specializing in the impact of technology on society, from cyber security and internet subcultures to political movements. After authoring his critically acclaimed debut book, The Dark Net (2014), which delved into internet subcultures, Jamie Bartlett established himself as a prominent voice on the impact of technology on society. Before his extensive literary career, Bartlett served as the Director of the Centre for the Analysis of Social Media at the think-tank Demos until 2017, where he specialized in online social movements and utilized machine learning to analyze technology’s societal impact. He continued to explore these complex themes with his second book, Radicals Chasing Utopia (2017), examining fringe political movements.

Bartlett expanded his influence into broadcasting, presenting and producing the BBC Two documentary series ‘The Secrets of Silicon Valley’ in 2017, which explored how technology was reshaping politics and society. His third book, The People Vs Tech (2018), focused on data and democracies and earned him the prestigious 2019 Transmission Prize. Demonstrating his broad appeal, his TED Talk, ‘How the mysterious dark net is going mainstream,’ has garnered nearly 5 million views, further solidifying his expertise. All four of his books have been translated into 15 languages, reaching a global audience.

A respected journalist, he has also contributed to prominent publications such as The Spectator and The Daily Telegraph. Jamie Bartlett continues to be a leading author, journalist, and broadcaster, specializing in vital topics including cyber security, internet subcultures, and political movements.