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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 journalsAlways 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-ChrisStokelWalkerSKIP THROUGH THE EPISODE:00:04 - Welcome to Uncommon00:23 - Guest introduction00:30 - Pandemic life in North England01:57 -The internet, technological advancement, and childhood memories06:05 - Childhood aspirations & journalistic advantages08:40 - Perceptions of private school & Chris’s parents’ work13:09 - Lessons of Chris' early career17:24 - The UK Energy Crisis for dummies25:02 - Chris’ writing: area of focus29:09 - TikTok IS the new Facebook34:02 - TikTok: a Chinese trojan horse?45:11 - The state of journalism today48:56 - Principles & process: writing books53:18 - Chris’ ideal topic57:24 - Morning & evening routine59:20 - Show recommendations