All articles tagged with #enshittification
The article discusses the concept of 'enshittification,' a pattern where platforms like TikTok, airlines, and search engines start off well but gradually decline in quality and user experience due to structural issues and policy choices, as explained by Cory Doctorow.
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.
The term "enshittification" is gaining popularity as a way to describe the decline in quality or degradation of various aspects of life, from culture to language. This concept reflects a growing sentiment that everything is becoming increasingly "shitty."