Is the Internet Less Fun? AI, Commerce, and SEO Culture Is Killing the Magic

There was a time when the internet felt exciting, when you could stumble upon random blogs, funny memes, and unexpected conversations that made you laugh for hours. You didn’t need to “curate your feed” or “optimise your reach.” You simply logged in, explored, and discovered something new. However, by 2025, that sense of magic seems to be missing. Every post looks filtered, every video seems optimised for engagement, and every article sounds the same. The question n