Understanding the Rot Economy

The term 'rot economy' refers to a pervasive growth-at-all-cost mentality that prioritizes immediate revenue generation over sustainable practices. This mindset results in businesses focusing on metrics like customer engagement and profitability at the expense of user experience and product quality. Software companies are particularly affected, as they can manipulate user interfaces and experiences to maximize ad exposure without improving product functionality. Consequently, this leads to a decreasing value for consumers, as they frequently deal with intrusive and poorly designed applications that prioritize profit over user satisfaction.