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		georgeecollins 4 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Programming peaked Programming used to be about finding the best way to communicate with the device. Now the device is trying to figure out the best way to communicate with you.

sumuyuda 4 days ago [–]

Now it’s about how the device can be programmed to spy and manipulate you so the company can extract more value for the shareholders.

georgeecollins 4 days ago | | [–]

I meant, it used to be more low level, less abstracted. A long time ago.

supportengineer 4 days ago | | [–]

A promo for you, short-term gains for the shareholders, and enshittification for the customer.

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