Cory Doctorow's (@pluralistic) book "The #Internet Con: How to Seize the Means of Computation was a satisfying" read by reigning liberatory Internet/tech #GOAT. He advocates for #interoperability rights--for users to be able to leave shitty platforms and/or design new systems that can interact w/ those systems freely. Switching costs are prohibitive for most users, since leaving FB/X would mean abandoning family, friends, etc. who are unlikely to follow you to #Diaspora or #Mastodon. #Reading
I learned a lot, even though I consider myself pretty familiar with the topic. His use of helpful analogies--and older examples (cable TV, BBS, even Roman-era chariots)--is amazing & endlessly entertaining. He's among the strongest voice advocating fighting #BigTech (& the alleged "genius" #billionaires who steer them) + creating a stronger, more open & empowering Net. But what direct actions can we--who aren't legislators, lawyers, software programmers, or system admins--take?
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