#enshittification

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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

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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).