dreaming of a better internet
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dreaming of a better internet
via Amanda Montell

“if we’re setting out to change the character of technology in our lives, we’d be wise to learn from the character of places.”*
the next era of the Internet
what Antibionic.io is struggling with as I build it.
Twitter forces nuanced thoughts down to bumper-sticker bluntness. The chaotic, always moving newsfeed leaves little time for reflection on whatever has just been read. The algorithm’s obsession with likes and retweets means users mainly see (and produce) speech that flatters their community or demonizes those they already loathe. The quote tweet
... See moreGod, I mean, I think capitalism has infiltrated almost everything on the internet at this point. I think the reason a lot of people are spending more time in group chats and discord servers is because it's a reaction to all of this. They want spaces to express themselves that are free from algorithms and brands.