The author argues that elements of postmodern thought have merged with neoliberal culture, leading to fragmentation and difficulty in collective action, particularly within the context of the "dotcons" and their attention economy. This model, driven by advertising and platform logic, prioritizes extracting clicks, engagement, and data over fostering shared knowledge, community, or genuine communication. The original open web, built on sharing and collaboration with surrounding social infrastructure, is contrasted with the current landscape where human activity is commodified into resources for platforms to capture and monetize, ultimately leading to exhaustion, fragmentation, and a loss of meaning. AI
IMPACT Critiques the extractive nature of digital platforms, which could inform discussions on responsible AI development and platform design.
RANK_REASON Opinion piece critiquing the structure and impact of digital platforms and the attention economy.
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