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Internet encompasses the global network of interconnected computer systems, enabling worldwide communication and information exchange. This collection explores various aspects of the internet, including its impact on society, culture, and future developments. Topics range from philosophical metaphors for understanding online spaces to discussions about decentralization, privacy, and ecosystem architecture in shaping the internet's future.

004Ecosystem Architecture

Foam Party

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The article discusses Peter Sloterdijk's concept of 'foam' as a metaphor for understanding fragmentation and multiplicity in modern society. It applies this concept to internet culture, exploring how the 'foam' metaphor can reframe our understanding of phenomena like filter bubbles and internet fragmentation. The piece argues for embracing the complexity and interconnectedness of digital spaces rather than lamenting the loss of universality.

010Ecosystem Architecture

Reclaiming The Future

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The article "Reclaiming The Future" discusses the importance of ecosystem architecture in shaping a decentralized internet future. It warns against surveillance capitalism and the misalignment of interests between users, corporations, and governments. The author emphasizes the need to create multiple inhabitable digital ecosystems based on shared values, rather than accepting a predetermined future. The piece encourages critical thinking about proposed futures and learning from past futurists to imagine and develop better alternatives.