Internet Eating Up So many things:
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The internet has revolutionized modern life, but in doing so, it has significantly disrupted or "destroyed" many traditional industries, habits, and cultural norms. Here's a breakdown of some key things the internet has upended:
Print Media (Newspapers, Magazines)
Decline in circulation and ad revenue.
Rise of digital news and free content.
Physical Retail Stores
E-commerce giants like Amazon hurt bookstores, electronics shops, clothing retailers, etc.
Video Rental Stores (e.g., Blockbuster)
Streaming platforms like Netflix and YouTube replaced the need for physical rentals.
CDs and Physical Music Sales
Digital downloads and streaming (Spotify, Apple Music) replaced buying albums.
Travel Agencies
People now book flights, hotels, and plan trips online without intermediaries.
Classified Ads (e.g., Craigslist vs. newspapers)
Free online listings killed a major revenue stream for newspapers.
Traditional TV Broadcasting
Streaming services and on-demand content reduced scheduled TV viewership.
Encyclopedias & Reference Books
Wikipedia and search engines made printed references largely obsolete.
Long-Distance Communication Companies
VOIP (Skype, WhatsApp, Zoom) and email replaced many paid phone services.
Typists, Switchboard Operators, File Clerks
Digitalization made these jobs redundant.
Travel Agents, Real Estate Brokers (partially)
People now search and research independently.
Door-to-Door Sales
Online shopping and product information reduced need for in-person pitches.
Privacy
Social media and surveillance capitalism have dramatically reduced personal privacy.
Patience
On-demand culture has reduced tolerance for waiting (news, entertainment, shipping).
Face-to-Face Interaction
Many conversations now happen online; decline in social clubs and local meetups.
Boredom
Constant connectivity removed natural downtime—people reach for phones immediately.
Board Games and Physical Toys
Many replaced or overshadowed by mobile and online gaming.
Radio (as primary entertainment)
Podcasts, Spotify, and internet radio took over.
Handwritten Letters
Almost extinct in the age of email, texting, and DMs.
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Pranbaul
Lalmatia, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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