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I think the internet will get worse in the future; someone gets offended by everything, nobody lives without being criticized here.

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[–] Incipient8647@leminal.space 10 points 2 days ago (2 children)

I can see a generational shift where one of the next few gens just breaks off and goes back to analog tech, libraries, in-person communities, hand written content, etc. Some will go hardcore offline, most will only use the internet as the need arises (GPS, work/legal documents, weather app level things.)

But for the vast majority... the internet is devolving into Idiocracy. The next centuries will be the AI stupid/dark ages with wars started over disinformation.

Or maybe climate change shrekts us in the next 50 years.

[–] Cromer4ever@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago

I agree with you, you're absolutely right, and what tires me most about AI is that. I don't want it to disappear, but I do want it to be sidelined a bit.

[–] lepinkainen@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

We’ll get web of trust on top of the “main” internet and smaller Tor-style networks will pop up.

Also people will go analog and local, use systems like Meshtastic or good old Amateur Radio