Enshittification

Trump, Musk, and the Enshittification of America

Agreeing to debates on unsubstantiated claims, like the efficacy of vaccines, only benefits those spreading misinformation, wasting valuable time and resources that could be better spent elsewhere. This strategy allows crackpot ideas to gain traction and normalize questioning of established scientific consensus. Furthermore, the incoming administration’s pro-crypto stance threatens increased government involvement in the volatile cryptocurrency market, potentially leading to a taxpayer-funded bailout of this risky industry. This follows a pattern of deregulation that favors wealthy individuals and corporations at the expense of the public good.

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