*NOTE: This is a post I made a while back. Posting it here so it can be read across different platforms. Check out my substack here to read other writings.How did we get here?The rise of the internetThe rise of the internet has brought about a digital revolution of information sharing, connecting people from all over the world. This influx of data consumption has caused humans to become more involved with online platforms as a means of communication, and to remain connected with the rest of t...