The Dead Internet: Bots, Disinformation, and Our Online Reality

This chapter explores the 'dead Internet theory,' which posits that bots and misinformation have overshadowed authentic human interactions online. It highlights the evolutionary role of social media in prioritizing engagement over truth, leading to a cultural disconnection. The discussion also touches on the transient nature of digital content and the implications of losing institutional knowledge, concluding with a hopeful perspective on leveraging the internet for positive change.