There's something incredibly beautiful about the rise of both podcasts and newsletters in an age dominated by the walled gardens of big tech. Two basic forms of distribution that rely not on proprietary platforms, but on free and open standards, devoid of corporate lock-in ❤️
Two flourishing ecosystems that have successfully resisted the full captured by large corporate interests – regardless of the many assaults and attempts! – and which enable a legion of smaller and midsized businesses to thrive in support. This is the best of the internet!
This is the sparkle of a free market. The wide range of choice in clients and services. Independent creators and supporting companies alike able to literally run their own show. But it's not a given, in fact its a bit of an aberration, that we must continue to fight for.
When you vote with your ears, your eyes, and your wallet, vote for vendors and creators in these ecosystems that do not ease the capture of big tech. Skip Spotify for podcasts. Reject Gmail for email.
This is easier done with podcasts and newsletters than any other major branches of the internet! It's much harder to vote your conscience when it comes to social networks, app stores, messaging services, or any of the many other realms that have seen near total monopoly capture.
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