Using modern tech feels like living in a digital company town.

· Bits and Bobs 10/5/26
  • Using modern tech feels like living in a digital company town.
    • Network effects mean you don't have much of a practical choice.
      • If you want to professionally network you will use LinkedIn.
    • There isn't a choice for a ranking algorithm within a given silo.
      • All of the functionality within a silo is set by the silo owners.
    • Each silo emergently optimizes for engagement.
    • A small number of companies own our digital lives.
    • Today we spend almost all of our time on someone else's turf.
      • Someone who is much more powerful than us.

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