#enshittification

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a publié une critique de Technofeudalism par Yanis Varoufakis

Yanis Varoufakis: Technofeudalism (2023, Random House Children's Books)

In his boldest and most far-reaching book yet, world-famous economist Yanis Varoufakis argues that capitalism …

Late-stage capitalism has given way to cloud-based fiefs

Late-stage capitalism has given way to cloud-based fiefs, and we are the serfs. I need convincing on some of the detail (e.g. how effective are they at manipulating our desires?), but mostly agree with his main argument. Pairs well with Cory Doctorow's #enshittification ideas (@pluralistic@mamot.fr).

a publié une critique de Radicalized par Cory Doctorow

Cory Doctorow: Radicalized (Hardcover, 2019, Head of Zeus)

Here are four urgent stories from author and activist Cory Doctorow, four social, technological and …

The worst parts of Western society

Four dystopian novellas about the worst parts of Western society: #enshittification, systemic #racism, dysfunctional #healthcare and sociopathic preppers. Gets increasingly dark.