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There have been six key shifts – and no doubt more is to come.
Academic publishing now shows the same decline that has hit social media and online marketplaces.
The internet offered a world of connection and cooperation. What we got was a world of ruthless monopolies and oligarchs.
We found out the favourite 2025 books of 35 expert readers – and the Books & Ideas team shares our own picks, too.
The winners offer a window into the spirit of the times.
From streaks to loot boxes, apps for kids are full of ‘persuasive design’ intended to keep users watching, playing and paying – whether it’s good for them or not.
The rest of the internet can learn a lot from online ‘informal networks’.
In places like India, Vietnam and China, churning out weird AI videos is the latest side hustle for students and stay-at-home mothers.
Almost all online ads are now automated. And they’re becoming more and more annoying.
The early internet was like the coolest club around. Then, big tech companies swept in. But the alternative to a corporate online world has always existed.
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