Are We Digital Serfs?

In this episode, we dig into Technofeudalism by Yanis Varoufakis and ask: Are we just digital serfs in today’s world? We break down how tech giants have created a new kind of feudalism, controlling our data and our lives without us even realizing it. From social media to cloud services, these corporations are the new lords, and we're left doing the work to keep their platforms running. We talk about how we got here, what it means for our future, and whether we can fight back against this digital domination. Here are some independent and radical booksellers that carry Technofeudalism by Yanis Varoufakis: Writer's Block Bookstore (Winter Park, Florida)They have Technofeudalism available for $19.99 and typically ship within 7-10 business days. It's a great option if you're looking for an independent bookseller based in the U.S.Writers Block Bookstore Bookshop.orgThis platform supports independent bookstores across the UK and US. Technofeudalism is available on their site, and your purchase helps local bookstores.Homepage Blackwell'sBased in the UK, Blackwell’s is an established independent bookseller that carries Technofeudalism. They offer international shipping.Homepage Check out Justin's links and follow him https://www.justinclark.org/ https://www.instagram.com/justinclarkph/ https://www.tiktok.com/@justinclarkph https://bsky.app/profile/justinclarkph.bsky.social https://www.threads.net/@justinclarkph https://www.in.gov/history/ https://blog.history.in.gov/ https://newspapers.library.in.gov/ And check out my linktree https://linktr.ee/Skepticalleftist If you enjoyed the show, consider supporting us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/skepticalleftist  to help keep the content coming. You can also subscribe to my Substack https://theskepticalleftist.substack.com/  for updates and extra content or get bonus episodes through Spotify https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skepticalleftist/subscribe . Every bit makes a difference! If that’s not your thing, sharing the episode with friends or on social media goes a long way too. Thanks for listening and for your support! And please, if you can, support the Cathedral Community Fridge https://www.cathedralcommunityfridge.com/  or your local community fridge. Mutual aid matters—let’s help each other thrive!