Tracing the beginnings of today's fiery online debates

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Jon Ronson: ‘Is there something inherent about the way that we live on the internet that is doing something to our brains that’s very new and destructive?’

Celebrated author and podcaster Jon Ronson talks to Hugh Linehan about his recent BBC podcast series Things Fell Apart which explores the origins of the culture wars through several unique stories.

You can read more about the topics discussed in the podcast here.

Jon Ronson will be bringing his live show about Things Fell Apart to Liberty Hall Theatre, on 10th June.

Jon will also be appearing at the Festival of Writing & Ideas, Borris House on the 11th and 12th of June.