There’s no technical reason that Big Tech can’t directly connect to the Fediverse. The ACCESS Act, a proposed US law, would do just that. The EU has passed the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which promises to impose interoperability on giant social media platforms…eventually.
Cory Doctorow: How to Leave Dying Social Media Platforms (without ditching your friends) [warning: Medium, use this]
For her, the electronic books were an insurance policy of sorts. The four-day elevator ride might be nothing more than a prelude to further journeys, some of which might take her to places with little to no bandwidth, and nothing was worse than getting stuck in a situation like that with nothing to read.
Neal Stephenson: Seveneves
Today, 11 May, is a worrying day for every person in the EU who wants to send a message privately without exposing their personal information, like chats and photos, to private companies and governments. The European Commission has adopted its “Regulation laying down rules to prevent and combat child sexual abuse” material online, including measures which put the vital integrity of secure communications at risk.
Ich sitz in der Bahn mit nem Vierkernprozessor
Und scroll durch die Werbung auf Insta und Twitter
The important part is: You are not powerless.
Much like our choice of groceries in the supermarket has a direct impact on the environment, our choice of a browser has a direct impact on democracy — as odd as this may sound.
