EPISODE · Sep 16, 2025 · 31 MIN
Nepal Internet Blackout Triggers Riots and Global Shockwaves
from Rethinking Tech · host Rethinking Tech
Nepal just blacked out WhatsApp, TikTok, and more—sparking deadly protests, toppling a prime minister, and dragging India and China into chaos. One government order set off a chain reaction the world can’t ignore.In this episode of Rethinking Tech, Aparna and Harinda unpack the fallout: why a single shutdown can ignite nationwide unrest, how algorithms reward outrage, and what happens when governments, Big Tech, and citizens all fight for control of the same digital space.🔥 What you’ll discover:- How Nepal’s social-media ban triggered riots and a citizen-led government shake-up. ⚡ -Why uprisings from France to Sri Lanka rarely create lasting reform. 🌍- The high-stakes tug-of-war between governments, tech platforms, and everyday users when networks go dark. 📱- How outrage-driven algorithms push politics to the extremes. 🔥What this means for the future of free speech and digital democracy. 🗳️🕒 Chapters00:00 Global Protests: A Catalyst for Change?05:26 The Importance of Protests10:11 Nepal's Political Landscape and Geopolitics14:29 Geopolitical Implications of Nepal's Protests18:43 The Intersection of Technology and Law Enforcement23:20 The Challenges of Global Values in Tech28:10 Government Control and Public Reaction👋 Stay in the LoopAparna Bhushan → LinkedInHarinda Katugaha → LinkedIn👉 Subscribe to Rethinking Tech for weekly deep dives into tech, power, and geopolitics: rethinkingtech.substack.com
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Nepal just blacked out WhatsApp, TikTok, and more—sparking deadly protests, toppling a prime minister, and dragging India and China into chaos. One government order set off a chain reaction the world can’t ignore.In this episode of Rethinking Tech, Aparna and Harinda unpack the fallout: why a single shutdown can ignite nationwide unrest, how algorithms reward outrage, and what happens when governments, Big Tech, and citizens all fight for control of the same digital space.🔥 What you’ll discover:- How Nepal’s social-media ban triggered riots and a citizen-led government shake-up. ⚡ -Why uprisings from France to Sri Lanka rarely create lasting reform. 🌍- The high-stakes tug-of-war between governments, tech platforms, and everyday users when networks go dark. 📱- How outrage-driven algorithms push politics to the extremes. 🔥What this means for the future of free speech and digital democracy. 🗳️🕒 Chapters00:00 Global Protests: A Catalyst for Change?05:26 The Importance of Protests10:11 Nepal's Political Landscape and Geopolitics14:29 Geopolitical Implications of Nepal's Protests18:43 The Intersection of Technology and Law Enforcement23:20 The Challenges of Global Values in Tech28:10 Government Control and Public Reaction👋 Stay in the LoopAparna Bhushan → LinkedInHarinda Katugaha → LinkedIn👉 Subscribe to Rethinking Tech for weekly deep dives into tech, power, and geopolitics: rethinkingtech.substack.com
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