Dead Internet Theory
I used google's Bard chat AI to generate this article. It is not very surprising that it had most of the formatting and code right since there are a billion websites out there using mediawiki to display information. What was surprising was the fact that the AI tried to utilize both the "reading" aspect of a wiki but mixed it up with the markdown code of a wiki. I had to add some bold text, italicized text, and some links to articles that the AI would or could not link.
I really thought it was quite odd that the AI continually referred to the Dead Internet as a conspiracy, seeing as how faceboog, google, twitter, Youtube, and several other social media outlets openly admit that this sort of tomfoolery occurs. On top of that, they don't care because bots make clicks and clicks generate advertisement revenue.
Lastly, as a word of caution to readers, this is the only time I will ever use AI to generate a full article on this wiki. I was just driving down the highway one day and thought it would be a good idea for AI to explain what AI is doing. It did a half-assed job, but this is what I got. One day, I may copy and paste some AI horseshit here on another article just to prove a point though.
Dead Internet Theory - A Conspiracy Theory on the State of the Internet
The Dead Internet Theory is an online conspiracy theory that asserts that the Internet has become increasingly dominated by bot activity and automatically generated content, leading to a decline in meaningful human interaction and authentic online experiences. Proponents of the theory believe that this shift is the result of intentional efforts by corporations and governments to manipulate and control online behavior.
Origins of the Theory
The Dead Internet Theory appears to have originated on the online imageboard 4chan in the mid-2010s. However, it gained wider attention in 2021 when a user named IlluminatiPirate published a lengthy post on the Agora Road forum outlining the theory in detail.
Key Tenets of the Theory
The Dead Internet Theory is based on several key tenets, including:
- The rise of bots and AI-generated content on the Internet
- The decline of organic human interaction online
- The manipulation of online content and behavior by corporations and governments
Evidence for the Theory
Proponents of the dead Internet theory point to several pieces of evidence to support their claims, including:
- The increasing prevalence of bots and AI-generated content on social media platforms and other websites
- The use of algorithms to curate and promote content online
- The growing influence of corporations and governments in shaping online discourse
Criticism of the Theory
The Dead Internet Theory has been criticized for its lack of evidence and its reliance on anecdotal observations. Critics also argue that the theory is based on a pessimistic view of the Internet and that it does not account for the many positive aspects of online life.
Conclusion
The Dead Internet Theory is a complex and controversial topic. While there is some evidence to support the theory's claims, there is also significant criticism. Ultimately, whether or not the Internet is truly "dead" is a matter of opinion.
Additional Notes
- The dead Internet theory is sometimes linked to other conspiracy theories, such as the theory that the world is controlled by a secret cabal of elites.
- The theory has been the subject of discussion and debate in online forums and on social media.
- The theory has been featured in articles by The Atlantic, The Guardian, and other publications.
References
I added the links because the AI didn't want to.
- IlluminatiPirate. (2021, August 21). The Dead Internet. Agora Road.
- Tiffany, Kaitlyn. (2021, August 29). The 'Dead-Internet Theory' Is Wrong but Feels True. The Atlantic.
- Shoup, Timothy. (2022, February 14). The 'Dead Internet Theory' Is Wrong but Feels True - The Atlantic. The Swaddle.
Bloggin.space
I attempted to write something up about this topic a few years ago, but other people had done such a good job explaining it, I abandoned the project. Nonetheless, you can read it here if you must.
Also, if you really want to generate something on your own, you can use google Bard. I don't recommend it.
