A simple web we own
a day ago
- #Web Ownership
- #Decentralization
- #Markdown
- The Web and Internet are largely controlled by large corporations and governments, turning users into tenants and products.
- Proposes a shift to individual and cooperative ownership of hardware and software to reclaim control and positively impact the Web.
- Highlights the simplicity of Markdown for web content creation as an alternative to complex systems like WordPress.
- Discusses the feasibility of owning and controlling personal computing devices and networks, emphasizing affordability and accessibility.
- Introduces Antenna App, a simple tool for converting Markdown to HTML, as part of the solution for a decentralized web.
- Advocates for the formation of cooperatives to manage local networks and internet access, reducing reliance on big corporations.
- Critiques the current model of internet access as a toll system, suggesting a public internet model similar to public roads.
- Encourages the use of refurbished and used hardware to reduce e-waste and make technology more accessible.
- Describes a personal setup using Raspberry Pi computers to create a private web space, demonstrating practical ownership and control.