The Enshittification of Everything
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The article discusses the concept of 'enshittification' coined by Cory Doctorow, describing how platforms like Facebook decay over time, prioritizing profits over user experience, sparking a thoughtful discussion on the HN community about the implications of this phenomenon.
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Oct 27, 2025 at 1:17 PM EDT
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