The Examined Life What the heck happened to the Internet? [Khe Hy]
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Feb 13, 2025 The podcast dives into the chaotic transformation of the internet, highlighting how social media has shifted to prioritize outrage and controversy. It questions the implications of AI-generated content and its effect on genuine human connection. The discussion also covers the changing role of platforms like Twitter in shaping news and society. Ultimately, it explores the challenge of remaining authentic in a digitally commodified landscape, urging listeners to reflect on their own interactions with technology.
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A Changing Internet
- The internet feels different now, impacting our relationship with it.
- This shift involves outrage optimization, AI content, and commodified attention.
Twitter's Influence
- Twitter/X, despite its smaller user base, remains influential in news and politics.
- It punches above its weight, shaping narratives and even administrations.
Old Twitter vs. New Twitter
- Twitter used to connect people based on shared interests, unlike Facebook or Instagram.
- This made it a valuable knowledge graph for various topics.