Enshittification
Enshittification
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2025
Book Brief
352
Book • Nonfiction
2025
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Cory Doctorow's concept of "Enshittification" refers to a cycle where online platforms initially attract users with benefits, then prioritize advertisers and monetize heavily, leading to user dissatisfaction. This systemic transition results in decreased user experience as profits are maximized at the cost of consumer value.
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Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Cory Doctorow's Enshittification offers a compelling critique of technology and capitalist exploitation. Critics praise its insightful analysis and engaging style, yet some find its tone overly pessimistic. The book is lauded for its clarity and relevance, though it may not offer concrete solutions for systemic change.
Who Should Read Enshittification?
Readers with a keen interest in technology, digital rights, and corporate critique will appreciate Enshittification by Cory Doctorow. Fans of Surveillance Capitalism by Shoshana Zuboff or The Technological Society by Jacques Ellul would find its insights compelling and thought-provoking.
352
Book • Nonfiction
2025
Adult
18+ years
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