168. Enshittification -- Cory Doctorow

Cory Doctorow, an influential author and tech activist, dives deep into the concept of 'enshittification'—the decline of digital platforms. He describes a three-stage decay process where platforms first gain user trust, then prioritize profit from businesses over user experience, and finally extract value until little remains. Doctorow discusses the power dynamics at play, the need for restoring competition, and how tech workers can reclaim rights. He also shares insights on using digital activism and regulatory coalitions to combat these trends.