About this podcast

In this episode of The Vergecast, host David Pierce welcomes author and activist Cory Doctorow to delve into his coined term, 'Enshittification.' Doctorow, who recently published a book on the subject, explains how digital platforms and the internet have systematically degraded, shifting value from users to businesses, and ultimately to the platforms themselves. The discussion explores the root causes of this phenomenon, the challenges faced by digital platforms, and crucial policy recommendations for the future. They examine the concept of adversarial interoperability, data ownership, and what individuals can do to enact structural change online and build a better internet. Join them for a deep dive into understanding and combating the 'enshittification' of our digital world.