The Rot Economy: Tech's Short-Term Focus

This chapter explores the 'rot economy,' a mindset in tech that prioritizes short-term profits over product quality, leading to negative impacts on user experience. It discusses the rise of subscription models and the manipulation of user interactions for profit, alongside critiques of media narratives that obscure economic struggles. Through examples from major tech companies, the chapter highlights the ethical dilemmas in tech journalism and the consequences of inadequate regulation in the industry.