Move Fast and Break Things - Jonathan Taplin

Move Fast and Break Things — Jonathan Taplin

Move Fast and Break Things is a bold and unsettling exploration of how a few powerful tech companies reshaped culture, creativity, and democracy. Jonathan Taplin examines how Facebook, Google, and Amazon moved from idealistic startups to dominant monopolies, quietly rewriting the rules of the internet in their favor.

The internet was once imagined as a space that would empower creators and democratize opportunity. Instead, Taplin argues, it has become an ecosystem where artists, writers, and musicians are stripped of value while tech platforms harvest attention, data, and profits. This book tells the story of how that shift happened—and why it matters to everyone, not just those in creative industries. Buy in Kenya with fast delivery.

What you’ll learn

• How digital monopolies captured culture and media

• Why creators are losing income in the modern internet economy

• How “free” platforms monetize users and undermine competition

• The connection between tech power, inequality, and democracy

• Why Big Tech’s influence threatens future jobs and livelihoods

Who should read the book

• Creators, artists, writers, and musicians

• Entrepreneurs and professionals in media and tech

• Readers interested in politics, power, and democracy

• Anyone curious about how the internet really works

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