How to recapture the joy of the early internet | Michael Sun

Elise Hu introduces Michael Sun, a writer and designer, who discusses the internet and social media's destructive aspects, suggesting a return to the early internet's vulnerability, connection, and randomness. Sun recounts a personal story of an online relationship in 2008 to illustrate the spontaneity of early internet interactions. He argues that the current internet is restricted and dominated by fleeting trends, advocating for repurposing existing platforms like Facebook groups to recreate early internet forums and encouraging people to share their unique online experiences with friends to rediscover randomness and spontaneity.