dreaming of a better internet
craving online spaces where the pace is slower, the vibes are better, and that make us feel good about ourselves and the world. this is a collection of musings on a cozier, more magical internet
sari and
dreaming of a better internet
The scariest thing about technology? The humans making it. Technology isn’t inherently bad, but it’s too often in the wrong hands. If it truly speaks to and supports your audience, then don’t feel shy to utilise technologies to build your brand world and connect with your audience in more mutual ways. This is about world (not just bot) building.
MORNING • 024 - Entering Limbø, With Ø
The problem is no longer getting to express oneself but finding moments of solitude and silence in which one might eventually find something worth saying. – Gille Deleuze
“The internet, as we have known it, has evolved from a quaint, quirky place to a social utopia, and then to an algorithmic reality. In this reality, the primary task of these platforms is not about idealism or even entertainment — it is about extracting as much revenue as possible from human vanity, avarice, and narcissism.”
Quick Links for Wednesday, January 3
slapping the table, easy way to put it about the current state of the internet
Maybe the goal is not _the _New Internet, but a series of internets that live alongside a more mainstream, lackluster counterpart. As opposed to a monolithic archipelago these internets could be thought of as autonomous island nations that users jump between. Some of these islands will provide things that others can't. Some will have trade lines an... See more
Bryan Lehrer • What Happened to the New Internet?
There is the potential and reality of amazing, positive, good things coming from the Internet even though it's driving force is convenience. Because humans don't only have mundane desires. They have amazing desires. They have desires to make art and music and funny card games. And they have desire to help people and to do science. And the Internet ... See more
JamesClear.com • "A Journey on the Information Highway"
Smallness
verygoods.co
"there’s room for a different approach. A social network that’s both niche and healthy. A social network that’s more magazine than platform."
Deep-Fried Data
idlewords.com
The Internet needs to get much weirder. People out there are tired of deep-fried data, too, and want substance. They'll do interesting things. But you have to trust them.
While the dumb web screams, the smart web whispers
The Smart Web does exist (but it needs your support)
Love this concept of Smart Web
The battle is between two wolves.
One is permanently angry, resentful, loud and aggressive. It’s always howling for our attention with sensational headlines, provocative images, and manipulative tactics.
It wants us to stay on the surface, encouraging us to react rather than reflect.
It feeds on outrage, doomscrolling, negativity, fear, and distracti... See more
One is permanently angry, resentful, loud and aggressive. It’s always howling for our attention with sensational headlines, provocative images, and manipulative tactics.
It wants us to stay on the surface, encouraging us to react rather than reflect.
It feeds on outrage, doomscrolling, negativity, fear, and distracti... See more
The Smart Web does exist (but it needs your support)
two paths for the Internet - which will you pickl?