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one of the most interesting appraisals of the internet/internet culture i've ever read. it is quite a long read so heads up!
Sep 5, 2024
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this article really captivated me about 8 years ago when it came out. i was still in college on my sociology bullshit and was extremely interested in the tactile changes the internet was bringing, especially to cities (i was also in the midst of a rust belt obsession so really couldn't have been more tailored to me).
a lot of what is in this article has been discussed to death in the time since, but i re-read it recently after a visit to troy new york (the main subject) and found it a really interesting relic of the 2016 internet landscape AND a worthwhile reflection of what the author was predicting and how much of it came true. and all of it is still very relevant, just swap instagram with tiktok
Nov 12, 2024
This is concerning to read. To think that everything could just vanish. Internet is part of history and culture and it makes me very sad when people just want to see it disappear.
Oct 20, 2024
at some point Max Read says something like “instagram is cable TV for millennials” and that really sums it up for me!!
Sep 1, 2024
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