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• EGreg 2y ago
  It’s almost like this is a result of capitalism in general, but pearl clutching is done in specific cases while ignoring the exact same dynamics nearly everywhere else Note how different the platforms are which are about collaboration instead of competition and profit motive: Wikipedia Open Source Software Science They feature a peer-review process, for the privilege of publishing your information for free to everyone. And you are held to a high standard, but also you have no obligation to wake up in the morning and continue to be an influencer-expert-on-everything. You can make a small contribution and drop the mic. That’s a gift economy. And if we had UBI, far more people would participate. Reimagine the whole system! This alternative is far healthier for society than surveillance capitalism and perpetual tribal outrage and depression across all ages. LAWeekly wrote about it last year: https://www.laweekly.com/restoring-healthy-communities/ https://www.laweekly.com/restoring-healthy-communities/
  • ThrowawayTestr 2y ago
    The three things you listed all have their own fiefdoms that are fiercely defended even without a profit motive.