Lectures on Tap - "The Big Conspiracy at the Center of the Internet"
Schedule
Wed Oct 15 2025 at 06:30 pm to 08:30 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Williamsburg | Brooklyn, NY

About this Event
Welcome to Lectures on Tap
Join us for an engaging evening where professors, experts, and storytellers bring their thought-provoking lectures to your favorite bar in Williamsburg, Brooklyn!
Hosted by the Lectures on Tap team.
🗓️ Date: October 15th, 2025
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Williamsburg, Brooklyn (exact address given in confirmation email)
📚 Lecture: "The Big Conspiracy at the Center of the Internet"
🎤 Speaker: BBC Tech Reporter, Thomas Germain
The whole internet is built on a lie—a massive fraud lies at the core of the digital economy, where companies are spending billions of dollars on ads that are shown to robots instead of real people. But the true victim? It's you. Join us as we delve into the mystery of this digital crime ring and explore the chaos that may ensue when it all comes crashing down.
Thomas Germain is a senior technology journalist with the BBC, specializing in how we use technology and how technology uses us. His insights will help you understand the intricate and often hidden workings of the online world.
Don’t miss this opportunity to uncover the truth behind the great internet conspiracy with Thomas Germain!
Get a drink, connect, and learn at Lectures on Tap! 🙌
Agenda
6:30 PM – Doors open: find a seat (open seating!), order food & drinks, and expect a bar line—arriving early is key.
6:55 PM – Host introduction
7:00 PM – Lecture begins
7:45 PM – Audience Q&A
8:00 PM – Have 1:1 time with the speaker, mingle with fellow guests, and order another round
8:30 PM – Wrap up.
Where is it happening?
Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 39.19
