The Internet is Boring
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The Internet is Boring
If that’s the case, humans who want to engage with other humans and their creations may, for the first time in decades, have to avoid the internet and— gasp —return to the real world for authenticity. Sure, you won’t find shrimp Jesus there, but at least you’ll find some genuine human connection.
Is the ‘Dead Internet’ theory suddenly coming true? This could be a sign
the internet used to be a place! Or at least it was for me. I love how the internet exposes the weird and funny things about being a person alive in the world.
The Atlantic • How to Leave an Internet That’s Always in Crisis
As a beautiful response to this quote, we want to draw your attention to the last slide. Created by @mattprebeg , the Corners of the Internet Database is a collection of "websites + digital places that reignite feelings of joy, excitement, and curiosity while exploring the Internet." Part of making peace with the Internet is remembering that the Internet is not synonymous with social media platforms. It extends so far beyond that + is capable of so so so much more. Matt's list is a reminder of the vast creative + collective potential of this space. We are so immensely glad this exists. You can find the link in his bio. - Excerpt from The Internet Isn’t Meant To Be So Small by Kelsey McKinney in Defector-https://defector.com/the-internet-isnt-meant-to-be-so-small
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Social media had not yet standardized our online experiences, and content wasn’t algorithmically manicured. The internet felt, somehow, more human, more real. A hodgepodge of self-expression, creativity, and human connection, punctuated by amusingly tacky GeoCities animations and early memes.