[$] Visiting another world
The world wide web is truly a wondrous invention, but it is not without
flaws. There are massive privacy woes that stem from its standards and
implementation; it is also so fiendishly complex that few can truly grok
all of its expanse. That complexity affords enormous flexibility, for good
or ill.
Those who are looking for a simpler way to exchange
information—or hearken back to web prehistory—may find the Gemini project worth a look.