Stuck on Big Tech vs. Big China, America Overlooks the Real Social Media Revolution Happening Elsewhere

The Fediverse, a network of decentralized social media platforms, thrives in Europe and Canada, promoting privacy and user control in contrast to U.S. corporate giants. Factors like European regulations, public funding, and anti-Big Tech sentiment contribute to its success, while the U.S. struggles with corporate dominance and lack of privacy laws, lagging behind in digital innovation.

https://stakeholderssgv.wpcomstaging.com/2025/02/03/us-missing-out-on-decentralized-web/

Amazon to brick 1-year old hardware. No customers were consulted. And there is no mechanism that forces them to take responsibility.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/08/amazon-is-bricking-primary-feature-on-160-echo-device-after-1-year/

But you knew that. The big question I often think about is, why do people still buy these unscrupulous bait-and-switxh products from Si Valley ? Surplus income ? Shiny new thing syndrome ? Blind plebian faith in the ultra rich ?

#SiValleyGrift #UsersAreFodder #amazon #echo #ConsumerApathy