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Ensh*ttification, Live! Micah and Cory Doctorow in Conversation

On the Media

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Unpacking Shitification: Amazon's Market Manipulation

This chapter examines the phenomenon of 'shitification' as it pertains to user-friendly marketplaces, specifically analyzing Amazon's strategies for user retention and price manipulation. It highlights the broader implications of monopolistic practices in the tech industry and their impact on competition and consumer welfare.

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