Nick Plant
Organizer and activist focused on resisting mainstream social media use, described organizing Delete Day and his personal experience quitting major apps to reclaim time and serendipity.
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Jan 4, 2026 • 30min
Internet bad
Max Reed, a technology and culture writer, dives into the transformation of the internet, reflecting on its shift from a space of discovery to one dominated by toxic rage bait. He shares nostalgia for the early web and how algorithms have flattened serendipity. Activist Nick Plant discusses his personal journey of quitting major social apps on Delete Day, reclaiming time and spontaneity in life offline. Together, they explore the urgent need to revive a healthier online experience that's not driven by outrage.
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Jan 4, 2026 • 30min
Internet bad
Max Reed, a tech and culture writer known for his insights on internet history, joins organizer Nick Plant, who advocates for resisting tech addiction. They delve into the toxic grip of rage bait and how algorithms prioritize outrage over authentic discovery. Reed nostalgically recalls a more serendipitous internet, contrasting it with today’s profit-driven platforms. Plant shares his experience organizing 'Delete Day' and the benefits of quitting social media, emphasizing rediscovering presence through low-tech alternatives and a more fulfilling digital life.
