For the first two decades of the new century, the “web” was organized around people and social connections. What appeared to be a social utopia has now transformed into an algorithm-driven profit machine. The social web has transitioned into social media and thrives on engagement triggers. Algorithms prioritize influential sources, extreme ideas, and amplify false beliefs through pseudo-social approval. It’s no surprise that the web is flooded with noise, spam, and bots, diminishing its enjoyability and sociability. We find ourselves in a fog of misinformation. What we may not want to admit is that the Social Web is taking its last breath, and we’re entering a new phase of social decoupling. Continue reading Social Internet Is Dead. Get Over It.