Please Let the Internet Die. It's Time to Start Over

Please Let the Internet Die. It's Time to Start Over

An opinion piece on Hacker News argues that the current internet infrastructure and culture have become unsustainable, urging a complete shutdown and a fresh start. It critiques data overload, privacy erosion, and algorithmic bias, and proposes a redesign that prioritizes decentralization, user control, and ethical standards. The author calls for collective action to rebuild a more resilient digital ecosystem.