Understanding and Fixing the Decline of the Internet
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Cory Doctorow's new book introduces the concept of 'enshittification,' describing the decline of internet platforms like Facebook and Amazon as they shift from user-friendly to profit-driven, exploiting their market power due to lack of competition and regulatory oversight. He advocates for stronger antitrust laws, interoperability, and user rights to combat this trend.
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