dark forest theory
When I went offline for reasons of personal wellness and productivity, I stopped going to the bowling alleys altogether. But lately I’ve started to question that decision.
I’m reminded of what happened in the 1970s when the hippies — bruised and bloodied from the culture wars of the ‘60s — retreated into self-help, wellness, and personal... See more
I’m reminded of what happened in the 1970s when the hippies — bruised and bloodied from the culture wars of the ‘60s — retreated into self-help, wellness, and personal... See more
Yancey Strickler • The Dark Forest Theory of the Internet
Everything public feels like an ad. Everything private feels real. The gap widens every day. The dark forest is where decisions are made; public space is where they’re performed.
Dark Forest Theory, six years in
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