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PhysicsForums and the Dead Internet Theory Debate

Original: PhysicsForums and the Dead Internet Theory (2025)

PhysicsForums, the long-running online discussion community for physics, is being examined in light of the 'dead internet theory' — the claim that much of the modern web consists of automated or recycled content rather than genuine human conversation. Commenters are debating whether specialist forums like it still host authentic discussion or have declined amid bot activity and falling engagement.

Why now: Renewed concern that long-standing online communities are being overtaken by bots and AI-generated content.

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• PhysicsForums and the Dead Internet Theory (2025) · bmacho · 112

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