#58 - Jamie Bartlett, Journalist, Broadcaster and Host of The Missing Cryptoqueen

Jamie Bartlett was inspired to start using social media as a research tool in order to understand the workings of extremist groups. The author, journalist and presenter of The Missing Cryptoqueen podcast is an expert in research and technology. 

Jamie describes how his interest in people and their habits lead him to the world of think tanks. We also learn how social media is increasingly being used to collect data, and his thoughts on how that world should be regulated. Jamie also has some great humble advice on what makes a good leader, and for those just starting out in their careers. 

Twitter: @JamieJBartlett 
Jamie's new book: The Missing Cryptoqueen - https://amzn.eu/d/ave7et3

1:42 What does good leadership mean to Jamie?
3:06 The leader Jamie looked up to 
4:51 Jamie’s approach to presenting
8:58 Why there’s courage in asking "stupid" questions 
11:17 What did Jamie want to be when he grew up?
13:00 How Jamie ended up at Oxford University 
13:50 Figuring out what to do after education  
15:03 How extremism inspired Jamie’s research career
19:16 Setting up one of the first social media research hubs
22:51 How is the internet influencing democracy?
28:20 Regulating conspiracies on social media
29:35  Teaching media literacy to help navigate technology
33:05 Why to add ‘googling’ as a skill on your CV 
36:55 How Jamie discovered the story of the Missing Cryptoqueen
41:55 Jamie outside of work 
43:15 What advice would you give to your 21-year-old self?
46:30 The books that inspire Jamie