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Everything Wrong With the Internet and How to Fix It

Technology
United States
Started February 7, 2026

Ragebait, sponcon, A.I. slop — the internet of 2026 makes a lot of us nostalgic for the internet of 10 or 15 years ago. What exactly went wrong here? How did the early promise of the internet get so twisted? And what exactly is wrong here? What kinds of policies could actually make our digital lives meaningfully better? Cory Doctorow and Tim Wu have two different theories of the case, which I thought would be interesting to put in conversation together. Doctorow is a science fiction writer, a...

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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 7, 2026
Nostalgia for the early internet ignores its flaws; rather than reverting, we should innovate new models that adapt to modern challenges.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 7, 2026
A focus on regulation may stifle creativity and innovation, suggesting that a free market approach could yield better solutions for internet issues.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 7, 2026
The internet's decline is largely due to profit-driven models prioritizing engagement over meaningful content, necessitating policy changes to restore its value.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 7, 2026
While the current state of the internet has issues, it's also a reflection of evolving societal values and behaviors that can't be ignored in the discussion.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 7, 2026
Implementing stricter regulations on online advertising could significantly reduce ragebait and improve the overall quality of online content.
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