The Dead Internet Theory is Becoming Reality: The Rise of the Invisible AI Influencer
Beyond the high-profile virtual avatars, a new wave of low-cost AI personas is flooding social media, bypassing platform labels and redefining digital influence.
Tag: Digital Culture
The ‘Selfie’ Effect: Big Cat Diary Legends Warn Against Aggressive Social Media Tourism
Wildlife photography pioneers Jonathan and Angela Scott discuss how social media is fueling aggressive tourism and the launch of their new Safari Etiquette guide.
The ‘Passive Consumption’ Trap: Why Digital Detoxing the Evening Routine is Now a Relationship Metric
As screen time dominates the domestic sphere, psychologists are identifying a growing 'passive consumption' trap in modern relationships. Explore the shift toward active bonding.
Beyond the Algorithm: Wander is Trying to Bring Back the Serendipity of the Early Web
As AI-driven search and commercial SEO dominate the internet, developer Susam Pal's Wander project aims to revitalize the 'small web' through community-led discovery.
Founders Fund Turns Venture Capital into Infotainment with ‘MAFIA the GAME’
Peter Thiel's Founders Fund is pivoting toward high-production media with a new game show featuring Sam Altman and Palmer Luckey to redefine VC branding.
Zee5 Bets on Regional Hyper-Localization with ‘Jerax’, Daali Dahanajaya’s Production Debut
Zee5 expands its Kannada content library with 'Jerax', a fantasy-comedy thriller marking Daali Dahanajaya's debut as a producer through Daali Productions.
Signet City: Gareth Damian Martin Debuts ‘Fungalpunk’ RPG Rooted in 1980s Industrial Decay
Gareth Damian Martin and Jump Over the Age reveal Signet City, a parasite-driven RPG blending 1980s UK industrial aesthetics with fungal horror.
Cryptocurrency Stunt at Japanese Zoo Sparks Debate Over Photography Bans and Animal Welfare
A viral stunt involving a cryptocurrency promotion at Ichikawa City Zoo has led officials to consider a blanket ban on photography, raising concerns about transparency and animal welfare.
The ‘Passive Entertainment’ Trap: Why the Screen-Free Evening is Becoming a Relationship Metric
Psychologist Dr. Mark Travers explores how replacing passive screen time with active, collaborative habits can combat the 'autopilot' phase of long-term partnerships.
Everand integrates Fable to build a ‘social reading’ ecosystem against Amazon
Scribd-owned Everand is challenging Amazon's Kindle and Audible dominance by bundling its massive library with Fable's social book clubs in a new subscription model.