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    Explore Cory Doctorow's concept of enshittification. Learn how platform decay and tech monopolies reshape digital economics and the future of the internet.

    Understanding Enshittification: A Guide to Cory Doctorow's Concept

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    Enshittification is a three-act tragicomedy: first, platforms lure us in with free services; then, they pivot to favor advertisers; and finally, they squeeze both groups to claw back every cent until the platform is a dumpster fire.

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