Prepping for the Endgame of the Open Web
7 hours ago
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- #Web History
- #Digital Resilience
- Anil Dash's 'Endgame for the Open Web' warns of existential threats to the open web, calling for preparedness and resilience.
- Historically, groups repeatedly attempt to commoditize the open web by repackaging good ideas into controlled, centralized versions, as seen in the dot-com era and Web 2.0.
- The web's design and community make it resilient; examples include Wikipedia surviving the dot-com bust and tools like WordPress thriving despite attacks.
- Resistance involves building on the open web, using technologies like RSS and decentralized systems, and fostering a culture of 'netizens' who actively protect openness.
- The fight is not just technological but about people; maintaining the open web requires collective effort and optimism, as it remains a foundational gift for many.