Fighting Enshittification
Cory Doctorow discusses "enshittification," emphasizing the decline of online platforms and advocating for improved online privacy, security, interoperability, and tech workers' rights to create a more equitable internet.
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The podcast episode "Fighting Enshittification" features Cory Doctorow, an EFF Special Advisor, discussing the concept of "enshittification," which describes the decline of online platforms that increasingly commodify users while providing diminishing value. Doctorow argues for a future where online privacy, security, and free speech are accessible to all users, not just those with technical skills. He critiques the misuse of intellectual property laws and the consolidation of the tech sector, which has undermined user protections. However, he sees hope in recent antitrust actions that could compel large companies to improve their practices. The episode emphasizes the importance of tech workers' rights and how legislative setbacks can still pave the way for future reforms. Doctorow advocates for interoperability, allowing users to have more control over their digital experiences, and envisions a more equitable internet where technological self-determination is available to everyone, not just the technically savvy.
- Cory Doctorow introduces the term "enshittification" to describe the decline of online platforms.
- The podcast discusses the need for greater accessibility to online privacy and security.
- Recent antitrust actions are seen as potential catalysts for improving user experiences.
- Doctorow emphasizes the importance of interoperability in creating a better internet.
- The episode highlights the role of tech workers' rights in advocating for a more equitable digital landscape.
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