I think I hate the internet
21 days ago
- Reading Sarah Wynn-Williams' 'Careless People' reinforced the author's disillusionment with Meta, describing it as an empire built on misogyny and harmful practices.
- The author deleted Facebook in 2018 and later removed Instagram and WhatsApp, finding no regret and instead spending less time on low-value content.
- Leaving social media led to more meaningful in-person connections with a smaller circle of close friends.
- The internet has shifted from genuine connection to a tool for fraud, hate speech, exploitation, government manipulation, and invasive advertising.
- Everyday tasks now force reliance on apps, online accounts, and constant device maintenance, creating exhaustion and dependency.
- The author yearns for a simpler, pre-internet time and feels the internet has stolen innocence, wonder, and serendipity from society.
- Despite working in IT, the author feels revulsion for the industry and is experimenting with turning their iPhone into a dumb phone.