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Internet's "Wild West" parallels historical "civilization" arrival

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The arrival of "civilization" in the "Wild West" often led to the imposition of rules and regulations, prompting some to retreat further into perceived independence. This pattern is compared to the evolution of the internet, where the initial exploration by nerds gave way to corporate influence, greed, and surveillance with the advent of technologies like Bitcoin and AI. This shift has resulted in some early internet pioneers becoming wealthy "techbros" who exhibit behaviors similar to the "fat, rich, old white men" of past eras, sometimes with added authoritarianism. AI

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Internet's "Wild West" parallels historical "civilization" arrival

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