The monetization of the Internet has isolated us from the intended initial purpose of creating globalized connection. Before the invasion of these big companies, (which figured out how to make money out of our attention and time) the inet was a pretty decent place for introverts to connect. Now, we don't have freedom to choose and connect freely: Facebook used to be a place to find out what was going on with my friends all around the world. Now, I am bombarded by useless noise trying to sell me something, I just ran away in horror because I cannot find them anymore. Algorithms are the hounds of capitalism, designed to block us from meaningful, soul enriching content. They worked for their lords, to make them money. I sound extremist, but we are all very lonely in this world if synthetic engagement.
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 all this “fun” is in vain when we truly think about it. None of us even remember most of the hyped up Netflix series which we watch in ONE SITTING. But memories in the sun, and being selective with what we consume will. So grateful another people are now putting it into words!! I wrote about the same thing recently, titled ‘Accumulation’. :)
The monetization of the Internet has isolated us from the intended initial purpose of creating globalized connection. Before the invasion of these big companies, (which figured out how to make money out of our attention and time) the inet was a pretty decent place for introverts to connect. Now, we don't have freedom to choose and connect freely: Facebook used to be a place to find out what was going on with my friends all around the world. Now, I am bombarded by useless noise trying to sell me something, I just ran away in horror because I cannot find them anymore. Algorithms are the hounds of capitalism, designed to block us from meaningful, soul enriching content. They worked for their lords, to make them money. I sound extremist, but we are all very lonely in this world if synthetic engagement.
Technology gives us cheap dopamine
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 all this “fun” is in vain when we truly think about it. None of us even remember most of the hyped up Netflix series which we watch in ONE SITTING. But memories in the sun, and being selective with what we consume will. So grateful another people are now putting it into words!! I wrote about the same thing recently, titled ‘Accumulation’. :)