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Experts Unpack the Internet's Decline and Lessons from Past Crises
17 Nov
Summary
- Tech critic Cory Doctorow's new book "Enshittification" diagnoses online platform decay
- Novelist Naomi Alderman draws on history to navigate today's digital turbulence
- Journalist Oliver Moody explores Estonia's radical embrace of digital governance
On November 17th, 2025, a panel of experts gathered to discuss the state of the internet and how to reclaim it. Tech critic Cory Doctorow introduced his new book "Enshittification," which provides a blistering diagnosis of how online platforms have decayed from innovation to exploitation, and what can be done to improve the experience for ordinary users.
Novelist and broadcaster Naomi Alderman drew on historical lessons, arguing that we've lived through information crises before, such as the invention of writing and the printing press. She believes these past experiences can help us navigate today's digital turbulence.
Journalist Oliver Moody, the author of "Baltic: The Future of Europe," discussed Estonia's radical embrace of digital governance, and what it reveals about the possibilities and limits of a truly connected state.
The panel explored how we can reclaim the internet and create a more equitable digital landscape, drawing on diverse perspectives and experiences to chart a path forward.
