u/SuspiciousTable2199 ·
Reddit — r/investing
· March 02, 2026 at 07:15
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The post speculates on the "Dead Internet Theory," which posits that the internet is becoming increasingly dominated by AI-generated content and bots, degrading the user experience.
The author's thesis is that a decline in the quality and trustworthiness of the internet will lead to a resurgence of in-person ("IRL") social gatherings and activities.
This is a high-level, speculative thesis with no supporting data or detailed analysis, making it more of a thought experiment than well-researched due diligence.
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Hi guys,
I was thinking about the dead internet theory and the investment opportunities it creates. In the last couple of decades a lot of business models have shrunken or died because the internet offers a superior experience; online shopping, video rental, etc... but also more social activities like LAN parties.
If the internet really become a slopfest and it will become increasingly more difficult to prove you are human, there might be a comeback of IRL social gatherings and activities.
Any ideas about long term opportunities, assuming this trend sets in?