The tech world is currently experiencing a familiar cycle of disruption, reminiscent of the shifts seen in 2004. Back then, complaints about Hotmail, Yahoo, Mapquest, AOL, and Internet Explorer were common. Today, Google search is declining, Twitter is losing users, and the term “enshittification” warns of worsening online experiences. Despite the malaise among big tech players, independent creators are flourishing, reminiscent of the early days of the internet. The current atmosphere is allowing for more innovation, passion, and creativity, leading to a renaissance of the open, human internet. By learning from past mistakes, we have the potential to avoid repeating the negative aspects of previous cycles.
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