The Best Talks and Debates on the Internet

The internet has changed beyond recognition in recent years. In the noughties we consumed short, digestible bursts of information online. But now there’s a growing appetite for long-form intellectual content – the internet is chockablock with podcasts, discussions and debates. People are going online to explore ideas that, before, would never have been found beyond the bounds of a university campus. As Douglas Murray revealed here on Spectator Life, the most radical contemporary thinkers are joining the likes of Jordan Peterson in tapping into this growing desire to discuss philosophical and political questions online. In doing so, they sidestep the censorious culture of some universities and reach an online audience of millions.

In the light of this shift, we bring you seven of the most thought-provoking talks and discussions available online for those who like to think outside the box:

Jordan Peterson, Douglas Murray and Sam Harris in conversation:

In 2018, these three middle-aged men managed to sell out the o2 arena in London, as well as several other venues across the world, simply by sitting on a stage and debating the meaning of life, among other topics.