In today’s tech-driven world, something feels off. Social media seems less personal, conversations are repetitive, and interactions often feel fake. This has led to talks about the Dead Internet Theory. This idea says that much of the internet is now run by bots, AI, and company algorithms instead of real people.
As Web3 social media grows, many people think decentralization might fix these digital problems. But can Web3 truly solve the issue, or will it face the same problems? Let’s explore.
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The Dead Internet Theory claims that a big part of the internet isn’t run by humans anymore. Instead, it’s filled with AI-generated content, bot interactions, and stories controlled by companies. The origins of the Dead Internet Theory is hard to track down but from what I could find it first started popping up around 2021.
While it might sound like a conspiracy theory, there’s proof that big tech companies, government agencies, and marketing firms use bots to shape public…
