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Cory Doctorow on "The Internet Con"
Jan 19, 2024
Cory Doctorow, author of The Internet Con, talks about ens**tification, the rapid changes in social media platforms, the evolution of Facebook, its impact on users and businesses, and the future of the internet. He also discusses the need for systemic solutions to fix the problems of accumulated capital and market concentration.
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- Inshitification occurs when digital platforms prioritize business customers, leading to a decline in user experience and value.
- Addressing market concentration and tech giant capital requires systemic solutions like breakups and merger scrutiny.
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The Cycle of Platform Inshitification
The podcast discusses the concept of 'inshitification,' a term coined by Corey Doctorow to describe the life and death cycle of digital platforms. Inshitification occurs when platforms gradually transition from being user-focused to prioritizing their business customers, ultimately leading to a decline in user experience and value. Examples such as Facebook are provided to illustrate this phenomenon. The podcast emphasizes that inshitification is not inevitable or irreversible and explores ways to create a better and more rewarding internet.
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