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Dead Internet Theory

Dead Internet Theory

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Is the internet already dead?


The "Dead Internet Theory" suggests the web is no longer a human place but is dominated by bots and AI-generated content


In this episode, Duncan and Ollie use the Short Fuse Tech Tracker as evidence to debate the theory. We discuss how AI "slop" and bot-to-bot engagement (especially on LinkedIn) are killing authentic human interaction


This leads to a "bifurcation" of the internet: one layer for AI agents and transactions, and another, separate layer for verified humans


Full analysis at: shortfuseresearch.com

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