In this episode, we explore Cory Doctorow's "enshittification", which is what happens when a company gets you hooked, then makes the product worse, adds fees, and calls it innovation. From TVs to GPS to printers to smartphones, the pattern is always the same: pay more, own less. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://dminusdiaries.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">dminusdiaries.substack.com</a>

In this episode, we explore Cory Doctorow's "enshittification", which is what happens when a company gets you hooked, then makes the product worse, adds fees, and calls it innovation. From TVs to GPS to printers to smartphones, the pattern is always the same: pay more, own less. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dminusdiaries.substack.com

In this episode, we explore Cory Doctorow's "enshittification", which is what happens when a company gets you hooked, then makes the product worse, adds fees, and calls it innovation. From TVs to GPS to printers to smartphones, the pattern is always the same: pay more, own less. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://dminusdiaries.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_1" rel="noopener noreferrer">dminusdiaries.substack.com</a>

Enshittification

Life changes one small step at a time. Sometimes we walk alone, sometimes with others, and sometimes we feel completely lost in a crowded room. But no matter where we stand, our stories matter — yours and mine. And somewhere between them is the truth we’re all trying to figure out.
The D-Minus Diaries is a place for anyone learning, stumbling, rebuilding, or pushing forward when life refuses to give clear instructions. No topic is off limits.

We talk about self-reliance, critical thinking, forgiveness, humor, failure, resilience, how politics shapes us, getting screwed over, and the life lessons that show up uninvited. Some stories are funny, some sting, and some remind us how thin the line is between chaos and clarity.

I share experiences from an adopted kid in the Appalachian mountains with a D-minus average who went from bag boy to the Coast Guard, to Special Forces, to decades as a senior civil servant supporting America’s most elite units and its veterans.

This podcast isn’t just about where I’ve been. It’s about where you’re going.
New episodes weekly. Best enjoyed while driving.

If you want it even shorter or punchier, I can cut it down again.
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Life changes one small step at a time. Sometimes we walk alone, sometimes with others, and sometimes we feel completely lost in a crowded room. But no matter where we stand, our stories matter — yours and mine. And somewhere between them is the truth we’re all trying to figure out. The D-Minus Diaries is a place for anyone learning, stumbling, rebuilding, or pushing forward when life refuses to give clear instructions. No topic is off limits. We talk about self-reliance, critical thinking, forgiveness, humor, failure, resilience, how politics shapes us, getting screwed over, and the life lessons that show up uninvited. Some stories are funny, some sting, and some remind us how thin the line is between chaos and clarity. I share experiences from an adopted kid in the Appalachian mountains with a D-minus average who went from bag boy to the Coast Guard, to Special Forces, to decades as a senior civil servant supporting America’s most elite units and its veterans. This podcast isn’t just about where I’ve been. It’s about where you’re going. New episodes weekly. Best enjoyed while driving. If you want it even shorter or punchier, I can cut it down again. dminusdiaries.substack.com

Life changes one small step at a time. Sometimes we walk alone, sometimes with others, and sometimes we feel completely lost in a crowded room. But no matter where we stand, our stories matter — yours and mine. And somewhere between them is the truth we’re all trying to figure out.
The D-Minus Diaries is a place for anyone learning, stumbling, rebuilding, or pushing forward when life refuses to give clear instructions. No topic is off limits.

We talk about self-reliance, critical thinking, forgiveness, humor, failure, resilience, how politics shapes us, getting screwed over, and the life lessons that show up uninvited. Some stories are funny, some sting, and some remind us how thin the line is between chaos and clarity.

I share experiences from an adopted kid in the Appalachian mountains with a D-minus average who went from bag boy to the Coast Guard, to Special Forces, to decades as a senior civil servant supporting America’s most elite units and its veterans.

This podcast isn’t just about where I’ve been. It’s about where you’re going.
New episodes weekly. Best enjoyed while driving.

If you want it even shorter or punchier, I can cut it down again.
 <a href="https://dminusdiaries.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">dminusdiaries.substack.com</a>

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