The future of social media
Albert Lloreta proposes a fascinating view of the future of social networks, suggesting that the disappearance of platforms like Twitter will open the doors to an era more diversified and horizontal. In a recent podcast, he said that we should not look for a direct substitute, but an interconnected network ecosystem that offer different experiences.
Return to authenticity
This idea resonates deeply, evoking memories of a more authentic internet, where individual voices had room to shine. Years ago, digital space was a mosaic of small communities, where the exchange of ideas was purest and less polluted by the irony that often dominates current conversations.
Irony as punishment
Irony, a tool that should be humorous, has become a barrier to genuine enthusiasm. My frustration with current networks comes from this tendency to sarcastically express itself, as if only irony could validate our opinions. Conversations are distorted in a play of likes, where authenticity is often lost in a sea of retweets and comments that seek to cause reactions.
A criticism of the culture of Like
Francisco Casavella emphasized that postmodern irony is based on self -compassionate and self -fulfillment. This kind of humor, which is superior to naive, can lead to futility and hypocrisy. The question is: How can we overcome this dynamic and regain the joy of sharing without fear of being judged?
We revise the Internet of the past
Nostalgia for a smaller internet, where enthusiasm reigned, is understandable. The idea of returning to those times leads us to reflect on how social networks have become a monetization tool more than in a real connection space. As Casavella said, the Internet was not what it is now, it was in a process of creation, and maybe we will never regain the true essence of what it was.
The challenge of the future
In the present moment, it seems that social media will continue to focus on the amount of likes and the gamification of interaction. Platforms like Bluesky seem to replicate the Twitter model, with a system that promotes competition for attention. However, this will lead us to a new era of superficiality, where the depth of conversations is sacrificed by instant validation.
The need for diversity
But perhaps, as Lloreta suggests, the solution lies in dividing ourselves into small communities that foster authentic debate and the passion for knowledge. If we find a way to create networks that reflect our true passions, we could free ourselves from the need to be ironic and allow ourselves to explore our fascinations without fear.
A reflection on change
The transition to a more diversified internet is as ambitious as the idea of reversing gentrification in cities. Both are metaphores of a desire to return to authenticity in a world that often values superficiality. Perhaps the key is to acknowledge that the struggles that live in the digital world are a reflection of those given in society, and that the change begins with each of us.
