Why Doesn’t the Internet Work as Intended?
Why Doesn’t the Internet Work as Intended? February 7, 2025 | Digital Transformation, Ethics, Innovation, Psychology, Question a Day, Social Responsibility, Strategy Question-a-Day Why the Internet Feels Broken (and How to Fix It) The internet was meant to be a free-flowing exchange of knowledge and connection. Instead, we got misinformation, privacy invasions, and endless pop-up ads. Here’s why the internet feels broken—and how we can fix it. The internet was born out of a grand vision: an open, limitless space for sharing knowledge, fostering collaboration, and connecting the world. What we got was… well, kind of that—plus phishing scams, endless pop-up ads, and conspiracy theories about pigeons being government drones. So, why does the internet feel so far removed from its original ideal? The answer lies in a mix of technical limitations, corporate greed, and, let’s be honest, human nature. Here’s a closer look at why the internet doesn’t always work as intended—and what we can do t...