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From the Reformation and 17th century witch-hunting, through the American Revolution and to the nightmare visions of Orwell’s 1984, Ferguson explores the intersection of social media, technology and the spread of cultural movements.

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Niall Ferguson’s Networld
Witch Hunts: Where "Fake News" Began
The origin of "fake news" can be traced back to the witch hunts in the 1600s.
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Niall Ferguson’s Networld
How Online Data Is the New Oil
With every like and share online, data is collected to help predict consumer habits.
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The Social Media Operation That Divided Americans
A closer look at the Russian social media operation set on dividing Americans.
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Latest Episodes
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Niall Ferguson’s Networld
Episode 1 – “Disruption”
Niall Ferguson explores the history of social networks.
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Episode 2 – “Winner Takes All”
Looking at the history of the Victorian telegraph pioneers and rival computer networks.
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Niall Ferguson’s Networld
Episode 3 – “Networld War”
Host Niall Ferguson focuses on the geopolitics of our interconnected world.
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Extras
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Niall Ferguson’s Networld
Preview | Niall Ferguson’s Networld
Niall Ferguson explores the history of social networks.
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