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The Stage-by-Stage Descent into Platform Inshitification
The concept of inshitification vividly describes the gradual decline of social media platforms and other digital ecosystems as they prioritize their own profits and power over user experience and societal well-being. This process unfolds in several stages, each characterized by increasingly problematic behaviors that entrap users, amplify corporate interests, and ultimately lead to dystopian outcomes.