Understanding the Dead Internet Theory
The Dead Internet Theory once sounded like a wild conspiracy—claiming much of the internet is now run by bots, not people. But as digital landscapes evolve, this theory actually helps explain today’s online political chaos. Mimi Mihăilescu dives into how our faith in AI-driven conversations may be blinding us to the real dangers of technological determinism.
The Rise of Synthetic Politics
Synthetic politics is on the rise, powered by AI and digital automation. Political actors can now create fake personas, manipulate narratives, and shape public opinion without much human involvement. But here’s the kicker—are we overhyping the power of AI in politics, or are we just too eager to blame the robots for everything wrong online? The truth is, people still pull the strings, but society seems all too ready to accept whatever technology delivers.
It’s a wild world where you can’t always tell if you’re debating with a human or a cleverly disguised bot. Maybe next time, before you rage-tweet at a stranger, ask yourself: ‘Am I arguing with an algorithm?’ Talk about existential dread!
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