I have arguably been an internet addict since my childhood. Growing up on platforms like Neopets, and the early days of YouTube, to the doom scrolling on X and the dramatic clout chasing on TikTok. It is fair to say that there are multiple things that have changed over the years. One thing that half of the internet seems to be obsessed with is the idea of “woke-ism” and how the world is no longer “normal” and catering to the “crazies“. To me the claims feel nonsensical and is just people feeling more and more comfortable with their ignorance. The beliefs that there is no other perspective is correct unless it aligns with your own is deeply troubling in a world that is becoming more connected day-by-day.

Photography by Rob Larsen

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