Long Shadow Trailer: Long Shadow: Breaking the Internet
Jun 17, 2025
Explore the internet's dramatic evolution from a source of empowerment to a breeding ground for division and misinformation. Reflect on how a platform that once united us has transformed into a space filled with cyberbullying and conspiracy theories. Discover the tangled history of online culture, from GIFs to hashtags, and ponder the pressing question: how did we end up here? Delve into the societal challenges posed by the digital age and its impact on democracy, science, and diversity.
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Internet's Shift from Power to Conflict
- The internet used to empower people and enable historic global protests.
- Today, it has devolved into a hostile environment with widespread online conflict and abuse.
Internet's Dark Evolution
- The internet evolved from a democratizing tool to an amplifier of lies and conspiracies.
- Algorithms used by tech giants maximize profit by spreading division and extremism.
Manipulation and Power on the Internet
- Foreign adversaries exploited the internet to promote discord within the US.
- Powerful tech CEOs have become closely aligned with political leadership, complicating the internet's role.