Opinion: The Death of Social Media as We Know It
The End of the 'Feed'
For 15 years, we posted for the world. We optimized for likes. We curated perfect lives for strangers. In 2026, that era is over. The "Feed" is dead; long live the "Group Chat."
🔒 The Retreat to Privacy
People are tired of being judged, cancelled, or advertised to. The most active social graphs in 2026 are happening on WhatsApp Groups, Discord Servers, and Telegram Channels. These are "Cozy Webs"—safe spaces where you can be yourself.
👻 The 'Dead Internet' Theory
With 50% of public internet content now being AI-generated spam, bots talking to bots, humans no longer trust the open web. If a stranger comments on your post, you assume it's an AI. Trust exists only in private.
📉 The Fall of the Influencer
The "Mega-Influencer" with 10M followers who pushes generic products is losing relevance. The new stars are "Micro-Cult Leaders"—creators with just 5,000 followers but intense, genuine engagement in a niche hobby like mechanical keyboards or bonsai trees.
Connect deep, not wide. 📵🤝
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