Chris Stokel-Walker is an Independent Journalist and the Author behind Youtubers and TikTok Boom.
Hailing from the North of England, Chris' work has been featured in international outlets such as WIRED, Newsweek, The Economist, and has even written for medical journals
Always being interested in the latest phenomena that intersects technology and society, Chris has written two (aforementioned) books delving into both YouTube and TikTok respectively.
Get all the links mentioned in the episode here: bit.ly/238-ChrisStokelWalker
SKIP THROUGH THE EPISODE:
00:04 - Welcome to Uncommon
00:23 - Guest introduction
00:30 - Pandemic life in North England
01:57 -The internet, technological advancement, and childhood memories
06:05 - Childhood aspirations & journalistic advantages
08:40 - Perceptions of private school & Chris’s parents’ work
13:09 - Lessons of Chris' early career
17:24 - The UK Energy Crisis for dummies
25:02 - Chris’ writing: area of focus
29:09 - TikTok IS the new Facebook
34:02 - TikTok: a Chinese trojan horse?
45:11 - The state of journalism today
48:56 - Principles & process: writing books
53:18 - Chris’ ideal topic
57:24 - Morning & evening routine
59:20 - Show recommendations
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Bruce Peterson: Founder of Grande Experiences & THE LUME
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Beau Arfi of Maple Property Group
Housing vs Apartment Investment - Beau Afri from Maple Property Group
Simon Kuestenmacher: Co-Founder & Director of The Demographics Group
Australian worker shortage - Simon Kuestenmacher from The Demographics Group
Eva Founders Amanda Niu and Ken Lau
From eBay to Furniture Brand - Eva Founders Amanda Niu and Ken Lau
Dr Amantha Imber: Organisational Psychologist & Founder of Inventium
“Ultra Flexible working environment” - Amantha Imber
Genevieve Day of Day Management & Next of Kin
Running a specialist talent agency - Genevieve Day
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