“Big Tech Wants You Trapped. The Open Web Sets You Free”, by @Daojoan.
https://www.joanwestenberg.com/big-tech-wants-you-trapped-the-open-web-sets-you-free-2/
> It's about whether we build systems that distribute power or concentrate it. Big Tech's dominance wasn't inevitable, and it's not unbreakable. But it's reinforced by the choices we make every damn day. Because over and over again, we choose easy. We choose platforms with less friction.
westenberg. · Big Tech Wants You Trapped. The Open Web Sets You FreeBig Tech designed their platforms to keep you trapped.
YouTube, X, Instagram, and TikTok aren't neutral spaces. They're businesses built on capturing your attention and data. Their algorithms, notification systems, and content policies all serve one purpose: keeping you engaged on their terms. And their terms alone. There's no freedom
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