Enshittification (episode 500!)
Podcast – Cory Doctorow's craphound.com
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The Inshittification of Digital Platforms
This chapter explores the concept of 'inshittification', highlighting the decline in quality of platforms like Facebook as they shift focus from serving users to prioritizing profit. It discusses the implications of this trend, including the challenges of user retention and the dominance of intermediaries in the digital landscape. By analyzing this four-stage lifecycle, the chapter emphasizes the need for critical intervention to reverse these negative trends and restore value in the digital space.
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