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reviewed Technofeudalism by Yanis Varoufakis

Yanis Varoufakis: Technofeudalism (2023, Random House Children's Books)

In his boldest and most far-reaching book yet, world-famous economist Yanis Varoufakis argues that capitalism …

Late-stage capitalism has given way to cloud-based fiefs

Late-stage capitalism has given way to cloud-based fiefs, and we are the serfs. I need convincing on some of the detail (e.g. how effective are they at manipulating our desires?), but mostly agree with his main argument. Pairs well with Cory Doctorow's #enshittification ideas (@pluralistic@mamot.fr).

reviewed Radicalized by Cory Doctorow

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Cory Doctorow: Radicalized (2020, Doherty Associates, LLC, Tom)

Four short stories about the near future and the dystopia we're building for ourselves.

The worst parts of Western society

Four dystopian novellas about the worst parts of Western society: #enshittification, systemic #racism, dysfunctional #healthcare and sociopathic preppers. Gets increasingly dark.