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Reddit Co-founder Urges Shift to Authentic Online Interactions

10/16/2025

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Alexis Ohanian, cofounder of Reddit, told TBPN that the internet is increasingly "botted" and lacks genuine human interaction, citing the dead internet theory.
He said live viewers and live content are needed to revitalize the internet and foster authentic communication.
Ohanian predicts platforms will prioritize verifiable human interactions, especially in private group chats on Discord and Signal.
He frames this shift as essential in an era dominated by automated content.

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Alexis Ohanian, cofounder of Reddit, told TBPN that the internet is increasingly "botted" and lacks genuine human interaction, citing the dead internet theory.
He said live viewers and live content are needed to revitalize the internet and foster authentic communication.
Ohanian predicts platforms will prioritize verifiable human interactions, especially in private group chats on Discord and Signal.
He frames this shift as essential in an era dominated by automated content.