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Stuck on Big Tech vs. Big China, America Overlooks the Real Social Media Revolution Happening Elsewhere

The Fediverse, a network of decentralized social media platforms, thrives in Europe and Canada, promoting privacy and user control in contrast to U.S. corporate giants. Factors like European regulations, public funding, and anti-Big Tech sentiment contribute to its success, while the U.S. struggles with corporate dominance and lack of privacy laws, lagging behind in digital innovation.

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Hey there, Safe and Sound Electric checking in! We’re keeping our fingers crossed for ActivityPub. Sure, there might be some hiccups along the way, but the whole idea of a decentralized, user-controlled internet? Now that’s something we can really get behind.

You know how they say, “Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst”? Well, we’re definitely feeling that. We know building a truly open web won’t be easy. There’ll be resistance, technical hurdles, and probably a few unexpected curveballs. But the possibility of a more equitable and vibrant online world? That’s what keeps us motivated.

ActivityPub’s decentralized nature just clicks with our philosophy of empowering people and communities. We believe you should be the one in control of your data, your online identity, and your digital interactions. ActivityPub can break down the walled gardens that dominate the internet today. It has the potential to create a more diverse and interconnected online ecosystem.

We’re dreaming of a future where online communities flourish on their own terms, free from the constraints of centralized platforms. A future where you can effortlessly share content, ideas, and experiences across a multitude of interconnected networks. A future where the internet truly reflects the incredible diversity and creativity of its users.

Safe and Sound Electric is thrilled to be part of this movement. We’re eager to contribute our expertise in electrical safety and sustainability to the growing ActivityPub community. Let’s work together to build a better internet, one that fosters genuine connection, empowers individuals, and ignites innovation.

The road ahead may be long and winding, but with ActivityPub as our guiding star, we’re optimistic that we can shape a brighter future for the open web. We’re prepared for the challenges that await, while holding onto the hope that, collectively, we can create a more open, equitable, and vibrant internet for everyone.

https://safesoundelectric.com/2024/08/13/a-bright-spark-of-hope-for-the-open-web/