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Corey Doctorow Warns of Internet's 'Enshittification' Crisis

11/24/2025

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Corey Doctorow, a tech critic, coins the term 'enshittification' to describe the internet's deterioration.
He outlines a three-step theory for why platforms such as Amazon, Google, and Instagram provide a declining user experience.
In an interview with Nosheen Iqbal, Doctorow discusses potential solutions to address these issues and their implications for users.

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Story summary

Corey Doctorow, a tech critic, coins the term 'enshittification' to describe the internet's deterioration.
He outlines a three-step theory for why platforms such as Amazon, Google, and Instagram provide a declining user experience.
In an interview with Nosheen Iqbal, Doctorow discusses potential solutions to address these issues and their implications for users.