The internet unlocked something dark in humanity. Top author Anthony Horowitz uses speech to make claims | Mail Online

Acclaimed author Anthony Horowitz believes parts of the internet are ‘foul, disgusting and cruel’ and that ‘evil is getting the upper hand’.
In a powerful speech yesterday, the best-selling children’s adventure writer said the web ‘unlocked something quite dark in humanity’.
He said: ‘There is so much in the internet that is foul and disgusting and cruel. It’s an interesting mix.’

Speaking at the Oxford Literary Festival, the Foyle’s War and Midsomer Murders author conceded that the internet was the greatest invention of his lifetime but said it was also frightening.
The 57-year-old creator of the Alex Rider and The Power of Five series said there is a ‘constant struggle within  people themselves and society for good and evil’ and that the internet is part of this.

The internet unlocked something dark in humanity. Top author Anthony Horowitz uses speech to make claims | Mail Online