System Crash Elon Musk's Digital Coup and the Future of the Internet ft. Cory Doctorow
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Feb 7, 2025 
Cory Doctorow, a Canadian writer and tech critic, dives into Elon Musk's impact on digital governance and the looming threat of 'enshittification.' He explores the significance of public engagement in tech policy and the erosion of digital public space due to automated censorship. Doctorow also discusses his upcoming historical techno thriller about empowered women in the 1980s and critiques the polarized ideologies surrounding public health measures. The conversation balances hope and activism in the face of a chaotic political landscape.
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Musk's Power Grab
- Elon Musk joined DOGE, initially an advisory agency, now within the government.
- He brought a team and demands access to crucial federal systems.
Improvisational Power Plays
- Neither Musk nor Trump exhibits strategic foresight; they act impulsively.
- They capitalize on opportunities as they arise, creating chaos.
Digital Public Space Erosion
- The government made progress putting data online, but now faces challenges.
- Anti-woke automated systems are taking down websites with specific keywords.
