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The author names it The Rot Economy, which I think is a good, appropriate, and accurate name.

He touches on Enshitification theory (via @pluralistic ) but spends less time talking about the mechanism by which things are getting worse, and more time talking about the subjective experience of living through enshitification, and also about the growth mindset that enables it.

The analysis is good! The subjective experience of using technology today is deeply painful. We've allowed the shitty smug nerd in our heads to convince us that it's acceptable becuase we know how to deal with it, but it's still a struggle, an assault. It's still Bad.

Growth for the sake of growth is rot.

Seeing it spelled out in very clear terms, in very specific terms, sends a powerful message.

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