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Essentially, the Dead Internet Theory suggests that most of the content we encounter online today is not created by humans but rather generated by sophisticated algorithms and AI. According to proponents of this theory, the frenetic activity we see on social media platforms is merely a facade, a well-maintained illusion designed to convince humans that a vibrant online community still exists.
To illustrate this point, the theory draws upon fictional scenarios—much like the narrative of a lone survivor discovering that the world has ended but the internet remains as active as ever, full of posts about mundane topics that hardly acknowledge the apocalypse. This stark contrast highlights the disparity between perceived engagement and the possibility that much of it is artificial or automated.