The Internet
Never Forgets
Never Forgets
Every time you post, like, or comment online, you leave behind traces that can be seen by others — even years later
digital footprint
Using the internet or social media to repeatedly harass, threaten, or embarrass someone
cyberbullying
This meme started from a song lyric, shows a kid or someone confidently holding numbers, and leaves everyone else confused
6-7
A technology that overlays digital images, information, or effects onto the real world, often through glasses, phone screens, or headsets.
augmented reality (AR)
Scrolling through TikTok, Instagram, or news feeds for hours, especially negative content, without noticing time passing
Doomscrolling
Small files websites store on your device to remember what you did online, like what you added to your cart or which pages you visited
cookies
Keeping personal information like passwords, photos, or location safe from people or companies online
online privacy
A lone bird waddling off into a huge snowy wilderness became a symbol for existential vibes and walking away from the chaos of groupthink
Nihilist Penguin
Cameras scan your face in public spaces to identify you instantly, often without your consent.
facial recognition
Slang for low-quality, repetitive online content that “melts your brain” and reduces attention span
Brainrot
The dominant engine whose name sounds like a playful exaggeration of a number, now used as a verb for doing things online
Even when you don’t post, like, or comment, websites and apps can still record your behavior — this invisible trail is called
passive digital footprint
This meme uses a cheerful airline slogan from the UK, often playing over clips of holiday fails or chaotic trips, making the original ad ironically funny
Jet2 holiday
AI-generated videos that make it look like someone said or did something they never actually did
deepfakes
average / unimpressive content
Mid
Companies quietly collect details about you from apps, websites, and purchases, then trade or analyze it to predict your behavior, sometimes without you even knowing
data brokers
A system produces results or decisions from input data, but it’s unclear how it reaches them, making it hard to understand or challenge the outcome
black box algorithm
A dog sips coffee at a table while the room burns around him, acting like nothing’s wrong
This Is Fine
systems that mimic the human brain
Neural networks
posting content to appear cool or morally superior online
Aura Farming
This “time-traveling” website lets you see old versions of web pages, preserving content that might otherwise have vanished forever
Wayback Machine
A strategy where companies use your personal data to send highly personalized ads or content, influencing choices without you realizing it
microtargeting
A comedian holds up a newspaper like he’s revealing life’s secrets, suggesting a surprisingly clever or ridiculous solution to a problem everyone faces.
Modern Problems Require Modern Solutions
unfair outcomes from AI
Algorithmic bias
conspiracy that the internet is mostly bots
Dead Internet Theory