Want to break free from big tech? 'Self‑hosting' could be the answer
You're probably familiar with the idea that in the world of big tech, "we" are the product. Our data is the currency being traded every time we navigate our social media feeds.
Trump, Putin and Musk all share a leadership style – we've figured out what it is
Dictatorships would appear to be on the rise. Russian president Vladimir Putin, US president Donald Trump and even un-elected tech entrepreneur, Elon Musk are ruling by decree like "kings".
Some might naively call these leaders "authentic" for saying and often doing what they believe.
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