Manifesto #26/100: ?? Technology as a Common Good – Why Digital Ownership Should Be Distributed

?? Short Principle: "Technology should be a shared resource, not a corporate monopoly!" ?????

For decades, digital infrastructure has been controlled by a handful of corporations that dictate who gets access, who profits, and who is left behind. From software and platforms to data and AI, technological progress has been monopolized, turning what should be a shared resource into a tool for exploitation. ????

But what if technology belonged to the many, not just the few? What if digital ownership was distributed, ensuring that users, creators, and innovators all shared in the value they helped create? ????

The time has come to shift from closed, profit-driven ecosystems to open, decentralized networks, where technology is treated as a common good, empowering all, not just enriching the privileged elite. ????

?? The Shift: From Corporate Control to Digital Sovereignty

? Open-Source Over Corporate Lock-In ??

• Today, proprietary software locks users into closed systems, extracting value without giving back. Tomorrow, open-source and decentralized technologies must set the standard, ensuring accessibility and transparency. ????

? Data as a Right, Not a Commodity ??

• Big Tech profits by harvesting and selling user data. It’s time to put data control back into the hands of individuals, ensuring privacy, security, and fair compensation for those who generate value. ????

? Decentralized Platforms Over Digital Feudalism ???

• Social media, cloud computing, and AI are dominated by a few tech giants. By distributing ownership through blockchain-based platforms, we can ensure fair governance, profit-sharing, and long-term sustainability. ????

? Tech Wealth for the Many, Not Just the Few ??

• The digital economy generates trillions, yet most users receive nothing. Tokenized digital assets and cooperative platforms can allow users to share in the value they create instead of enriching centralized corporations. ????

??? A Future Where Technology Works for Everyone

?? Imagine:

• A world where software is open, free, and transparent, ensuring that innovation benefits society, not just shareholders. ????
• Platforms where users collectively own and govern the digital spaces they contribute to, from social media to the metaverse. ????
• A digital economy where value is distributed fairly, allowing individuals to earn from their participation instead of being exploited for their data. ????

This isn’t speculation, it’s already happening. Open-source projects, blockchain governance models, and decentralized applications are paving the way for a fairer digital landscape. The challenge is scaling these models to replace the old, exploitative system. ????

?? Time to Take Back the Digital World!

The internet was meant to be free, open, and accessible to all, not controlled by an elite group of corporations. The tools exist, the movement is growing, and the demand for fairness is undeniable. The only question is: will we stand together and reclaim digital ownership before it’s too late? ???

The future of technology will not be dictated by monopolies, it will be built, owned, and governed by the many. Let’s create that future together! ????

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