State of the web today

January 31, 2025•95 words

Browsing the web today has become a very pitiable experience. A simple search for information has become needlessly complicated series of clicks, decisions and distractions. The main reason for this is the monetization of the internet click and user attention primarily using ads.

This website beautifully demonstrates what it is like to be on the web today.

What do I use to make my browsing experience better?

Extensions to block ads and scripts.
Prefer passive information aggregation methods such as RSS as compared to active browsing.
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tags: #web #tech

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