How Dead Internet Theory Explains Changes In Online Content
The internet is no longer the same freewheeling, chaotic digital space that early users remember. The dead internet theory, a concept that has recently gained attention in online communities, suggests that the internet we interact with today is largely dominated by automated content. According to this theory, much of what we consume online—from social media posts and forum discussions to blog articles and comments—is generated by AI models, bots, and click farms, rather than real human beings. This concept, which may sound like the premise of a science fiction novel, taps into a growing concern about authenticity, the influence of … Read more