Irony is not exactly lost when this article requires jumping through hoops to read after presenting the hook about toilet theory and saying that the author uses it to imagine what the audience is like.
As a distracted audience I’d rather go distract over something else then create an account
Fantastic framing! Not just of the internet, but the whole economic sector including big tech, various publishers, of course the ads industry and now all of the push for winning the AI platform wars.
It’s a toilet economy! Fueled by the attention, tastes, inclinations and urges of people taking a shit! And now, as AI “learns” from the internet, also fed by and literally made of the writings and thoughts of people … taking a shit.
It’s also a nice litmus test for what kind of internet space somewhere online is based on where people are when they comment or post: “Is this a toilet or desk space”. Depending on what you’re after, you will probably want to know if you’re in the right kind of place.
Can I read the full article without yet another goddamn account?
Yes, but only if you shit slowly.
No shit
Constipation? Gives some of the much needed focus for reading articles on-line
I’m one of those people… I get overwhelmed with information and freeze. ChatGPT moves me out of the freeze stress response. I’m excellent at qa and following instruction, but awful at organization. My progress has drastically improved because I delegate my weaknesses. I do hope that I can continue using this tool to help me.
Analysis paralysis
It’s a lack of strategy, and not being able to overcome the obstacle. It stinks.
Reminder: there are other great search engines. Nobody is forcing you to use Google search. Kagi! Kagi!
