Facebook is the 'Zombie Internet'
The 404 Media Podcast
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Unraveling the Mystery of 'Zombie' Internet Accounts
The chapter explores the 'dead internet' theory, discussing the prevalence of bots creating content for other bots and the challenges in differentiating between real and automated interactions online. It raises concerns about the impact of wasting time engaging with machine-generated content on platforms like Facebook, drawing parallels to parasitic wasps controlling hosts to aid their survival. The discussion highlights the complexities in identifying and addressing inauthentic online activity and the lack of serious action taken by platforms like Facebook to combat misinformation and manipulation.
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