Every Level of Internet Explained in 7 Minutes

Summary

This script delves into the depths of the Internet, exploring its various layers. It starts with the surface web, the familiar, everyday internet filled with social media and entertainment. Moving deeper, it introduces the Burgie Web, where less visible, yet often illicit, content thrives. The Deep Web, comprising 96% of the internet, houses sensitive data, while the Dark Web offers a more dangerous and anonymous space. The script also touches on the mysterious Mariana Web and the Primark system, speculating on their secretive, encrypted nature. Ultimately, it presents the Internet as a vast, multifaceted entity with hidden and often obscure layers.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Internet is compared to an iceberg, with the surface web being just the visible tip.
• 😀 The surface web consists of familiar, widely accessible sites like Instagram, YouTube, and Reddit, where most users interact daily.
• 😀 The Burgie Web lies beneath the surface, home to more hidden content like piracy sites and platforms such as 4chan.
• 😀 The Deep Web makes up about 96% of the Internet, requiring specific tools like Tor for access, and contains more secure and private content, such as medical records and banking information.
• 😀 The Dark Web is a more secretive and anonymous part of the Internet, often associated with illegal activities, but also used by journalists and activists to avoid government surveillance.
• 😀 To access the Dark Web, you need the Tor browser, which ensures encryption and anonymity by sending data through a hidden network.
• 😀 Dark Web marketplaces function similarly to Amazon but deal with illegal goods like fake passports, drugs, and hacking services.
• 😀 While the Dark Web is not entirely lawless, law enforcement actively tracks illegal activities, such as those on the infamous Silk Road marketplace.
• 😀 Revenge sites like Pink Meth allow users to post explicit photos of ex-partners without consent, which have drawn significant law enforcement attention.
• 😀 The Mariana Web is rumored to be the Internet's deepest and most secretive layer, with some believing it holds sensitive military or governmental data, requiring advanced technology to access.
• 😀 The Primark system, a mysterious part of the Internet, is believed to control vast areas of the Internet and remains mostly uncrackable, even with quantum computing.

Q & A

What is the Surface Web, and what kind of content does it contain?

The Surface Web is the publicly visible part of the internet that everyone interacts with daily. It includes popular platforms like Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter, where users engage with content such as social media posts, memes, celebrity news, and online shopping. It's easily accessible and indexed by standard search engines.

What is the Burgie Web, and how does it differ from the Surface Web?

The Burgie Web is a layer beneath the Surface Web, containing websites that don't appear in everyday search results. This part of the internet includes piracy sites, platforms like 4chan, and content that may not be legally accessible or easily found. It requires more effort to explore, often needing specific URLs or specialized software.

How does the Deep Web differ from the Surface and Burgie Web?

The Deep Web is a much larger and hidden segment of the internet, making up about 96% of it. Unlike the Surface and Burgie Web, it's not indexed by search engines and requires special tools like Tor to access. This part of the internet includes secure content such as medical records, research papers, and personal information, though it also hosts illicit activities.

What is the Dark Web, and why is it often associated with illegal activities?

The Dark Web is a section of the internet that requires the use of specific software, such as the Tor browser, to access. It is known for its anonymity and is often linked to illegal activities, such as the sale of stolen data, drugs, and other illicit goods. However, it is also used for legitimate purposes, like protecting journalists and activists from oppressive governments.

What was the Silk Road, and why is it significant in the context of the Dark Web?

Silk Road was a notorious Dark Web marketplace that allowed users to trade illegal goods, primarily drugs, in a hidden and untraceable manner. It became famous as a free-market experiment before law enforcement shut it down, and its founder, Ross Ulbricht (Dread Pirate Roberts), was arrested after a mistake revealed his identity.

What is the controversy surrounding Pink Meth and Revenge websites on the Dark Web?

Pink Meth was a notorious site on the Dark Web that allowed users to post explicit photos of their exes without consent, often exposing personal information. Such websites are part of the darker side of the internet, where privacy violations and harmful content are rampant. Law enforcement has taken action to shut down these sites, as seen in the 2014 Operation Animus.

What is 8chan, and how does it compare to 4chan in terms of its content?

8chan is an imageboard like 4chan but is known for hosting more extreme and problematic content. It gained infamy for its toxic and illegal boards, such as those featuring disturbing content. Google even banned it from search results due to the severity of the content it hosted.

What is the Mariana Web, and why is it shrouded in mystery?

The Mariana Web is rumored to be the deepest, most secure part of the internet, akin to the Mariana Trench in the ocean. Some believe it holds highly sensitive military or government data, while others consider it a myth. Accessing it would require extreme computational power, like a quantum computer, to decode its complex algorithms.

What is the Fog or Virus Soup, and what role does it play in the Mariana Web?

The Fog or Virus Soup is an intermediary space between the Mariana Web and other parts of the internet, often associated with dangerous individuals and activities such as human trafficking or drug smuggling. It is a chaotic environment where navigating safely requires advanced technical skills and caution.

What is the Primark system, and what are the speculations surrounding it?

The Primark system is a mysterious, highly secure network of the internet that is beyond the reach of traditional authorities. Discovered in early deep web scans, it is believed to be an uncrackable system that could be used for covert operations or as an experimental framework. Despite advanced technologies like quantum computing, no one has been able to fully understand or access it.