A Practical Guide to Messing With Big Tech Oligarchs—With Cory Doctorow

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Jonathan Smucker, Aaron Regunberg, Matt DaSilva

On this episode of Fighting Fascism, the man who named enshittification breaks down why AI is the biggest financial scam in history—and how to actually resist it.

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The Story At A Glance
  • • Cory Doctorow argues AI is a massive financial scam designed to consolidate power.

  • • The concept of enshittification describes how tech platforms degrade service to extract profit.

  • • Resistance strategies include antitrust enforcement, interoperability, and data privacy.
Context
The Nation produced this episode to critique the monopolistic grip of Big Tech oligarchs. Doctorow uses his platform to expose how digital gatekeepers manipulate markets and information.

Christian Perspective
The pursuit of profit through deception and the exploitation of the masses is a violation of biblical stewardship and honesty. These digital oligarchs act as false idols, demanding total allegiance and control over the human experience. We must reject these systems of greed that prioritize artificial intelligence over the sanctity of human life and truth.

Implications
Unchecked tech power threatens the sovereignty of the family and the ability of citizens to communicate without surveillance. As these platforms degrade, they undermine the traditional social order and the stability of the nation. Protecting individual liberty from corporate tyranny is essential for maintaining a godly society.

Broader Trends
This reflects a growing struggle between globalist technocrats and those seeking to preserve national and individual autonomy. The centralization of information in the hands of a few elites is a hallmark of the decay seen in liberal democratic systems. It mirrors the broader attempt to replace organic community structures with controlled, algorithmic environments.

Takeaway
Prioritize decentralized tools like Bitcoin to ensure free speech and financial independence from corrupt institutions. Support America First policies that break up monopolies and protect the domestic economy from predatory globalist interests. Build strong, self-reliant communities that do not rely on the digital infrastructure of hostile oligarchs.

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