The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source Pushing back on unconstrained capitalism (Interview)
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Nov 10, 2023 
This discussion features Cory Doctorow, a renowned science fiction author and activist passionate about tech and politics. He tackles the pressing need to disenshittify the internet through antitrust laws and critiques the pitfalls of monopolistic capitalism. Cory also shares insights from his audiobook recording experience and previews his upcoming science fiction novel. The conversation dives into topics like Digital Rights Management struggles, the fine line between ads and notifications, and the ethical dilemmas of modern capitalism.
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DRM-Free Audiobooks
- Cory Doctorow refuses to sell audiobooks on Audible due to their DRM requirement.
- He launched successful Kickstarters to fund DRM-free versions.
Audible's Alleged Fraud
- Audible, through ACX, allegedly committed accounting fraud, impacting independent authors.
- Authors remain tied to ACX due to Audible's market dominance.
Corporate Discipline
- Three factors discipline companies: competition, regulation, and self-help.
- These are eroding, enabling bad corporate behavior.
