In 2018, a New York Times article anointed a group of taboo-breaking intellectual provocateurs as the 'Intellectual Dark Web'. David Fuller was one of those who found this loose grouping of dissident gurus like Jordan Peterson, Joe Rogan and Sam Harris intoxicating – enough to leave the mainstream media and start his own YouTube channel.
But, four years on, he is left wondering - where did it all go wrong?
The New Gurus is a series about looking for enlightenment in the digital world.
Written and presented by Helen Lewis
Series Producers: Morgan Childs and Tom PooleyStory consultant: Geoff Bird Original music composed by Paper TigerSound design and mix: Rob SpeightEditor: Craig Templeton Smith
A Tempo & Talker production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds
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