The Impact of the Rot Economy

The podcast discusses how the current business model in tech, defined as the 'rot economy', prioritizes growth at all costs, resulting in a significant decline in the quality of products offered by companies like Meta. This relentless pursuit of revenue pushes platforms to increasingly prioritize engagement over user experience, often compromising the integrity and functionality of their services. For instance, Meta has focused on driving advertising impressions by creating an overwhelming amount of sponsored content, alienating users in the process. As a consequence, this strategy not only deteriorates user satisfaction but also results in a lack of accountability as executives like Mark Zuckerberg evade the consequences of their decisions.