Manifesto #24/100: ????? From Monopolies to Multiproperty – How Distributism Can Democratize Technology

?? Short Principle: "Technology should serve the many, not enrich the few!" ?????

For decades, tech giants have built walled gardens, controlling the platforms, data, and infrastructure that power the digital world. Instead of an open, participatory system, we have witnessed the rise of monopolies that hoard wealth, dictate access, and extract value from billions while giving little in return. ????

But what if technology was co-owned by its users? What if digital platforms, AI, and data infrastructure were governed by the people who use them, not by a handful of corporate executives? ????

The time has come to shift from Big Tech dominance to participatory ownership, where technology is a shared asset, not a private empire. ????

?? The Shift: From Centralized Control to Decentralized Ownership

? Users as Co-Owners, Not Just Consumers ??

• Today, users generate the content, provide the data, and fuel platform growth. Tomorrow, they must have a stake in the platforms they sustain. Tokenized ownership and cooperative structures can ensure fair distribution of value. ????

? Breaking the Data Oligopoly ??

• Data is the new oil, and yet only a few corporations own the wells. Users should control their own data and be compensated for its use. Blockchain and decentralized identity systems can make this possible. ????

? Tech Platforms as Commons, Not Castles ???

• The internet was meant to be open. It’s time to reclaim it by replacing extractive tech models with community-driven alternatives. Decentralized applications (dApps) and cooperative tech enterprises can offer fairer, more resilient ecosystems. ????

? Open-Source Innovation Over Corporate Lock-In ???

• Instead of proprietary silos, we need open-source frameworks that empower developers, businesses, and communities. This is how technology becomes a commons, fostering collaboration instead of dependence. ????

??? A Future Where Technology Belongs to Everyone

?? Imagine:

• Social networks where users earn dividends based on engagement and contribution, not just ad revenues for corporations. ????
• AI systems where decision-making algorithms are transparent, auditable, and accountable to the public, not just profit-driven tech firms. ????
• Cloud and computing power owned collectively, reducing costs and preventing monopolization of digital infrastructure. ????

This isn’t just theory, it's already happening. New governance models, tokenized economies, and decentralized protocols are paving the way for a distributist tech ecosystem. ????

?? Time to Reclaim the Digital Future!

The digital revolution must not become another feudal system, where power is concentrated in a handful of corporations. The tools exist, the legal frameworks are evolving, and the demand for change is undeniable. The only question is: will we seize this opportunity? ???

The future of technology is not corporate monopolies, it’s open, decentralized, and co-owned. Let’s build it together! ????

?? Viva la Revolución! ?? - Assetto Team ?????