Above is last session’s discussion with the writer Honor Levy. We talked about the Internet, its history, memes, world-building, and roleplaying. The first minute or so is of us waiting for people to enter the Zoom—starts approx. 2-3 minutes into the video.
What is Internet Real Life? Our relationship with the Internet has always been framed by extremes. Initially, there was internet-optimism, the belief in boundless possibilities and transformative potential. Eventually, this optimism gave way to internet-pessimism, marked by anxieties around digital dependence, surveillance capitalism, harassment, cancel culture, and the relentless culture wars. Yet, these opposing poles of optimism and pessimism each carry a sense of absolute certainty. Today, as we've grown weary of these oversimplifications, we're seeking a new way of understanding: Internet-Realism.
Internet Real Life (IRL) is an interview and discussion series explicitly designed to articulate and explore this new stance: a thoughtful, balanced reflection on our digital existence that acknowledges both the transformative potential and the perils of the Internet. 📅 April 4th → Molly Soda A sneak peak of our speakers:    
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Join IRL to navigate the complexities of our digital lives thoughtfully, consciously, and realistically. Let's move past pessimism and optimism toward a richer understanding together. Sign up for the next session for Internet Real Life here.¹ 1 And stay tuned for future classes on default.blog, like one on the Gorean Saga during fall 2025… Invite your friends and earn rewardsIf you enjoy default.blog, share it with your friends and earn rewards when they subscribe.
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