Lectures on Tap- The Corners of YouTube That Google Doesn't Want You To See

Join us for an engaging evening where professors, experts, and storytellers bring their thought-provoking lectures to your favorite bar in the Arts District, Los Angeles!

Hosted by the Lectures on Tap team.

🗓️ Date: November 4th, 2025

🕖 Time: 7:30 PM

📍 Location: Arts District, Los Angeles (exact address given in confirmation email)

📚 Lecture: “The Secret Corners of YouTube That Google Doesn't Want You To See”

🎤 Speaker: BBC Tech Reporter, Thomas Germain

YouTube may seem like an open platform where any video is just a tap away, but behind its familiar interface lies a hidden world that remains largely unexplored. In this eye-opening lecture, Thomas Germain will reveal what lies beyond the algorithm and the homepage. A groundbreaking tool developed by researchers is uncovering the secrets of YouTube, providing insights into the platform that will transform your understanding of the internet.

Thomas Germain is a Senior Technology Reporter at the BBC, dedicated to investigating the systems and algorithms that shape our digital lives. His work exposes the manipulative tactics of tech giants vying for internet dominance. Recently, his reporting prompted Facebook to delete facial recognition data for over a billion individuals.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to delve into the underbelly of YouTube and discover the hidden narratives behind the videos we watch!

Get a drink, connect, and learn at Lectures on Tap! 🙌

Agenda

7:30 PM – Doors open: find a seat (open seating!), order food & drinks, and expect a bar line—arriving early is key.

7:55 PM – Host introduction

8:00 PM – Lecture begins

8:45 PM – Audience Q&A

9:00 PM – Have 1:1 time with the speaker, mingle with fellow guests, and order another round

9:30 PM – Wrap up.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Arts District, Los Angeles, United States

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