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8 Internet experiments and living labs
Some websites are purposely built as Internet experiments: temporary spaces where ideas are tested, behaviours are observed, and new forms
Corinthian
May 8, 2026
Some websites are purposely built as Internet experiments: temporary spaces where ideas are tested, behaviours are observed, and new forms
Known today as the dominant hub for live streaming, gaming broadcasts, and creator-driven communities, Twitch has transformed how audiences consume
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of how people manage their mental health. From chat bots that simulate conversation to
Online dating began as a handful of general-purpose dating platforms. Over a short period of time, it has evolved into
Launched in 2017, Substack introduced a simple but powerful idea: writers should be able to own their audience and monetize
Dating platforms present themselves as tools for connection. In practice, many of them function more like interactive systems designed to
Launched in 2013, Patreon introduced a model that allowed creators to earn recurring income directly from their audiences, bypassing traditional
What if power could be removed from institutions and redistributed through mathematics? Crypto anarchists, sometimes referred to as cypherpunks, believe
Some parts of the Internet are not accessible to anybody. The most exclusive online communities hide beyond public forums, social
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