Burn the city

The article discusses how the internet and digital world have failed to live up to their utopian promise, instead descending into chaos and destruction. It notes that the creation and spread of fake videos and AI-generated content, such as deepfakes, have contributed to this degradation. Social media has been used to organize and incite violent protests and riots, often under the guise of broader economic grievances such as housing costs and low wages.

These protests have resulted in the destruction of urban property, including the targeting of high-end technology, clothing, and shoe stores. The author argues that this experiment in digital freedom has failed and that it's time to acknowledge and address the consequences.