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As problematic fave Bo Burnham has sung, the internet gives us “a little bit of everything all of the time.” But what are the consequences of this unlimited access and ubiquitous connectivity? This seminar will explore how the internet shapes our sense of self, our relationships with other people, and our relationship to the political world. We will pay particular attention to the form, design, and economy of the internet, and how they relate to our own and others’ user experience, both historically and today. We will discuss topics like data privacy, targeted algorithms, social media culture, sexting, and political polarization and mobilization. We will ultimately answer the questions, what do we want the internet to do, and what do we want our relationship to it to be? Students will have the opportunity to plan and pitch a new app or platform that enacts their internet ideals.