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Wild Woila reviewed Technofeudalism by Yanis Varoufakis

Yanis Varoufakis: Technofeudalism (Hardcover, 2023, Penguin Books Ltd.)

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

4 stars

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).

Wild Woila reviewed Radicalized by Cory Doctorow

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

3 stars

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